Head Chef

Travel + Leisure Co.; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted resort stays across AU/NZ/F

Subsidised private health insurance

Birthday leave

Career development opportunities

Fun, dynamic team environment

Job summary

Travel + Leisure Co. on the Gold Coast is seeking a Head Chef to run the kitchen day-to-day, design menus aligned with financial goals, and provide Food and Beverages to guests in a timely, professional manner. This is a full-time position, 38 hours per week.

Responsibilities include managing the Kitchen Department to budget, upholding HACCP and local food-safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality food, and overseeing rosters to cover shifts, while delivering an exceptional guest experience.

Qualifications

• Full-time position, 38 hours per week.
• Must have relevant trade qualifications.
• Experience as Head Chef or Sous Chef in hotel or resort environment.

Responsibilities

• Run the Kitchen Department to meet budget and complete monthly Food and Beverage performance reviews.
• Uphold HACCP principles and local food-safety guidelines.
• Prepare, produce and present foods in line with Food Hygiene standards.
• Oversee menu costing and roster planning for the restaurant.
• Communicate with General Manager and team to ensure smooth operations and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Trade qualifications

Guest experience focus

Job description

We Put the World on Vacation

Travel + Leisure Co. is the world’s leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands. Our dedicated associates help the company achieve its mission to put the world on vacation. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.

We Put the World on Vacation

Travel + Leisure Co. is the world’s leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands. Our dedicated associates help the company achieve its mission to put the world on vacation. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.

How You'll Shine

The Head Chef is responsible for running the day to day operation of the kitchen, planning and designing menus that are in line with financial goals and is appealing to all guests, providing Food and Beverages in a timely and professional manner. This is a full time position, 38 hours per week.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Operate the Kitchen Department according to budget, complete monthly Food and Beverage performance review
• Place highest importance to food safety and hygiene of food preparation as outlined in the HACCP principles and the local guidelines for catering establishments.
• Prepare, produce and present all foods in accordance with identified Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards, commonly accepted in the catering industry.
• Display eagerness to increase food knowledge and skills.
• Strive to minimize food wastage.
• Provide an exceptional Guest experience
• Produce menu costing in accordance with new menus
• Oversee roster production for the Restaurant to ensure required coverage
• Communicate promptly, clearly and concisely to General Manager and team members on all matters.
• High level understanding of Hotel, Restaurant and resort operations.
• Comply with T&L's OH&S Policy, procedures and any reasonable instruction given by WDAP

How You’ll Be Rewarded

Build your career with a value driven organisation that promotes continual growth and development for its people. Some of our many benefits on offer include:

• Full time position - 38 hours per week
• Minimum of salary of $80,000 per annum
• Discounted resort stays across Australia, New Zealand and Fiji
• Subsidised private health insurance coverage (following successful probation completion)
• Opportunities for career development
• Birthday leave to celebrate your special day!
• Join a fun, dynamic team environment!

What You'll Bring

• Relevant trade qualifications
• Previous Head Chef or Sous Chef or equivalent experience in a hotel or resort environment
• A desire to deliver an exceptional Guest experience
• An adaptive mindset and vision to deliver a quality product
• The ability to work a flexible roster, inclusive of nights, weekends and public holidays

Where Memories Start with You

Hospitality is at the heart of all we do at Travel + Leisure Co. Here, you’ll find an inclusive environment where we deliver excellence and take time to have fun, celebrate together, and support one another. We're always looking ahead to what’s next and how we can strengthen our business, its neighboring communities, and the customer experience. Join our global team and build a career where memories start with you.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.