Head Chef - High-Volume Resort Kitchen Leader

EVT - Entertainment | Ventures | Travel; Abernethy; Sur place; AUD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Team member discounts

EVT hotel discounts

Movie ticket discounts

Thredbo discounts

Career growth

Community involvement

Résumé du poste

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead Lovedale Brewbar's kitchen in a high-volume, guest-focused operation. You will manage production, menu delivery, and day-to-day kitchen leadership to ensure consistency and exceptional service.

Join a premier EVT experience creator network, oversee rostering, food costs, training and compliance, and collaborate with the Executive Chef to deliver seasonal menus, events and peak-period dining with a focus on quality and guest

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in a large or high-volume operation.
• Background in pubs, bistros, hotels or casual dining venues.
• Strong leadership, communication and coaching skills.
• Sound knowledge of food cost control, stock management and kitchen financials.
• Ability to work within established systems while contributing new ideas.
• Resilient and able to perform in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Passion for developing and mentoring team members.
• Flexibility to work weekends, public holidays and peak trading periods.

Responsabilités

• Lead and develop the kitchen team.
• Foster a positive, high-performing kitchen culture.
• Manage rostering, stock control, COGS, labour costs, recruitment, onboarding and training.
• Support team performance and career development.
• Work with the Executive Chef to deliver seasonal menus, specials and promotions.
• Maintain consistency in food quality, presentation and portion control.
• Create menus for events, group dining and peak periods.
• Cater for dietary requirements and guest preferences.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations for Lovedale Brewbar.
• Deliver exceptional food and service during peak trading.
• Partner with Front of House teams to ensure seamless service.
• Monitor workflow and preparation levels.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation and safety.
• Lead by example in food safety, hygiene and WHS practices.

Connaissances

Head Chef experience

Kitchen leadership

Food cost control

Stock management

Team mentoring

Formation

Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery

NSW Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Description du poste

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead Lovedale Brewbar's kitchen in a high-volume, guest-focused operation. You will manage production, menu delivery, and day-to-day kitchen leadership to ensure consistency and exceptional service.

Join a premier EVT experience creator network, oversee rostering, food costs, training and compliance, and collaborate with the Executive Chef to deliver seasonal menus, events and peak-period dining with a focus on quality and guest