Head Chef

Ashmore Tavern; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashmore Tavern on the Gold Coast is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead our established kitchen team in a busy, high-volume venue.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, costings, scheduling, and training, while ensuring food safety and presentation excellence. Availability to work days, nights and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Min. 3 years previous professional experience as a Head Chef or senior kitchen leader in a high-volume kitchen.
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.
• Current Food Safety Supervisor certification.
• Strong leadership, communication and training abilities.
• Thorough understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations, costing, staffing, and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and lead the kitchen team.
• Build a passionate, high-performing kitchen team.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene and quality standards are met; manage costing, staffing and scheduling.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Training

Attention to detail

Costing

Staffing

Scheduling

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

The Ashmore Tavern is currently seeking a passionate and experienced Head Chef to lead our established kitchen team. You will have the opportunity to work in a well-appointed kitchen and for an independently owned hospitality group that values and nurtures their employees to maximise performance and personal growth.

Part of the Fortitudo Group, we pride ourselves on great service, quality food and strive for excellence.

As Head Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day kitchen operations along with building a passionate kitchen team.

Min. 3 years previous professional experience as a Head Chef or senior kitchen leader in a high-volume kitchen

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Positive attitude contributing to a positive work environment with excellent leadership, communication and training abilities

Thorough understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations

Current Food Safety Supervisor certification

Strong understanding of kitchen operations, costing, staffing, and scheduling

Attention to detail and a passion for food quality, presentation and consistency

Applicants must be able to work days, nights & weekends.