Head Chef

Lismore Workers Group; Lismore City Council; On-site; AUD 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A local hospitality venue in NSW is seeking a Full-time Head Chef to lead their kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in high-paced environments and a passion for quality food preparation. The role includes menu development, team leadership, and upholding food hygiene standards. Competitive salary and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Attractive salary and benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years relevant experience in the industry.
• Knowledge around different cuisines and cooking techniques.
• Experience in fast paced, high end environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop menu offerings and enhance food quality.
• Lead the kitchen team and ensure high standards.
• Support cost and inventory control measures.

Skills

Menu creation skills

Customer service skills

Good communication

Team player

Job description

Lismore Workers Group is hiring a Full time Head Chef role in Lismore, NSW.

Job summary:

• Flexible hours available

Requirements for this role:

• More than 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
• Expected salary: $85000 per year
• Full time hours
• Looking for candidates who are available to work:
• Any time
• Working rights required for this role

Lismore Workers Group have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head Chef who will work within and heading up the kitchen team to ensure a consistent high-quality product is delivered. Reporting to the Food & Beverage Manager you will be instrumental in the running of the kitchen and function operations.

In this hands-on role, you will enjoy the variety of working within a multi-outlet operation. In addition Lismore Workers caters for all functions including weddings, engagement and birthday parties, corporate conferences and dinners. We have the facilities to cater for up to 200 people, with 2 function rooms.

In this role you will:

• Be inspired to develop your menu creation skills and enhance our current food offerings
• Play a pivotal role within our catering department that is fast becoming one of the market leaders in its offering to customers
• Ensure food standards, preparation, cooking and presentation are of the highest standard
• Support cost and inventory control measures relevant to the kitchen operation
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness and standard of hygiene
• Provide motivation, leading and coaching a team of chefs
• Be available to work a rotating 4 DAY roster including day, night and weekend work
• Have fantastic customer service skills
• Display good communication skills

To succeed in this role you will have:

• 3+ years relevant experience in the industry
• Knowledge around different cuisines and cooking techniques
• Worked in fast paced, high end restaurant, pub, café, club or hotel
• Good organization and the ability to train junior staff
• An understanding of HACCP and hygiene practices
• Good communication skills, attitude and be a team player

What we offer you:

• Supportive, passionate and motivated management team
• Attractive salary and benefits
• Access to professional development opportunities

Lismore Workers Group is an equal opportunity employer.