Head Chef - Education Kitchen Leader & Mentor

Compass Group Pty Limited; Melbourne; Híbrido; AUD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Chartwells is seeking a Head Chef for our central Melbourne college kitchen. This hands-on leadership role oversees a centralised production kitchen, directing a culinary brigade and collaborating with a proactive hospitality team.

You will plan menus, manage stock and budgets, ensure allergy controls, and uphold HACCP standards while delivering high-quality, nutritious dining solutions for students and staff.

Formación

• Love of food and the art of cooking.
• Experience in leading, mentoring and developing teams.
• Passion for sustainable practices and local produce.
• High level of commercial acumen.
• Experience in HACCP, food safety and infection control.
• Experience in a large production kitchen.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, supervise, monitor and evaluate food production and catering.
• Manage stock control, budgets, rostering, staff mentoring and client liaison.
• Oversee preparation, cooking and presentation of culinary offerings.
• Ensure allergy awareness controls are correctly implemented.
• Maintain efficient operations across multi services and liaise with client and stakeholders.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, safety and cleanliness.

Conocimientos

Food leadership

Team mentoring

Sustainable sourcing

Commercial acumen

HACCP & food safety

Large production kitchen

Descripción del empleo

Chartwells is seeking a Head Chef for our central Melbourne college kitchen. This hands-on leadership role oversees a centralised production kitchen, directing a culinary brigade and collaborating with a proactive hospitality team.

You will plan menus, manage stock and budgets, ensure allergy controls, and uphold HACCP standards while delivering high-quality, nutritious dining solutions for students and staff.