Head Chef: Lead a High-Volume Kitchen & Team

Panthers Group; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% discount at Panthers-owned foodOut

20% discount on Panthers merchandise

Exclusive accommodation, retail,Dining

Reward and recognition programs

Wellbeing Leave

Purchased Annual Leave

Staff social events

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Panthers Group is seeking an experienced Head Chef for Panthers Port Macquarie to lead a dynamic kitchen team and deliver exceptional dining experiences. You’ll own day-to-day operations, drive menu development and balance creativity with the realities of running a busy club kitchen.

You’ll manage costs, maintain high standards of food safety and quality, and coach chefs to build a proud, professional kitchen culture that supports our members and guests.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior kitchen leadership role.
• Commercial Cookery Trade Qualification.
• Proven experience leading high-performing kitchen teams.
• Experience in high-volume hospitality, club, hotel or function environments.
• Strong knowledge of food costing, stock control and rostering.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and compliance.
• Calm, organised and solutions-focused in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and people leadership skills.
• Passion for quality, consistency and customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team to deliver high-quality food and service.
• Oversee all day-to-day kitchen operations across restaurant, bistro, functions and events.
• Drive menu development with commercially viable ideas that appeal to members and guests.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency.
• Manage food costs, stock control, ordering, wastage and kitchen productivity.
• Coordinate kitchen rosters and workforce requirements for efficient service delivery.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and WHS compliance.
• Build a positive, professional and accountable kitchen culture.
• Recruit, train and develop chefs and kitchen team members.
• Collaborate with management and front-of-house teams to deliver a seamless customer experience.
• Lead from the front during busy services, functions and peak trading periods.

Skills

Head Chef

Team leadership

Menu development

Food safety

Food costing

Communication skills

Education

Commercial Cookery Trade Qualification

Job description

Panthers Group is seeking an experienced Head Chef for Panthers Port Macquarie to lead a dynamic kitchen team and deliver exceptional dining experiences. You’ll own day-to-day operations, drive menu development and balance creativity with the realities of running a busy club kitchen.

You’ll manage costs, maintain high standards of food safety and quality, and coach chefs to build a proud, professional kitchen culture that supports our members and guests.