Head Chef — High-Volume Club Kitchen Leader

Club Burleigh; Gold Coast City; Sur place; AUD 87 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Club Burleigh on the Gold Coast is seeking an experienced Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, menu planning, costing, and team mentoring in a high-volume club environment.

Reporting to the Club Manager, you will oversee food preparation across all trading periods, ensure food safety, and collaborate with front-of-house to deliver great service; salary 87,000–90,000 AUD gross annually.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified chef (Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent) required.
• Experience as Head Chef or senior chef in high-volume venues (club/pub/hotel/bistro) preferred.
• Strong menu planning, costing and stock-control skills with focus on food cost and gross profit.
• Current Food Safety Supervisor certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Solid understanding of WHS and safe food-handling practices.
• Natural leader who can train, motivate and get the best from a team.

Responsabilités

• Plan seasonal menus and food preparation in consultation with management and the functions co-ordinator.
• Prepare and present meals to a consistently high standard, maintaining portion control and quality.
• Order food, supplies and equipment, and manage stock rotation, storage and control.
• Compile kitchen rosters and manage workflow and labour in line with trading demand and budget.
• Monitor food costs, portion control and waste to protect gross profit and maximise yield.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and WHS compliance at all times.
• Train, supervise and develop apprentices, trainees and kitchen staff, fostering a positive team culture.
• Liaise with front-of-house and management to ensure smooth service and resolve member feedback.

Connaissances

Menu planning

Costing

Stock-control

Leadership

Food safety

WHS compliance

Team mentoring

Formation

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Description du poste

Club Burleigh on the Gold Coast is seeking an experienced Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, menu planning, costing, and team mentoring in a high-volume club environment.

Reporting to the Club Manager, you will oversee food preparation across all trading periods, ensure food safety, and collaborate with front-of-house to deliver great service; salary 87,000–90,000 AUD gross annually.