Head Chef | Lead Brand-New Kitchen & Menu Innovation

Beek Qld Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lord Stanley Hotel in Brisbane's East Brisbane is undergoing a major transformation and invites an experienced Head Chef to lead our brand-new commercial kitchen. You will shape menus, manage costs, mentor a kitchen team and deliver exceptional dining experiences in a vibrant venue with a beer garden, sports bar and restaurant.

You will oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, maintain top standards of safety and quality, and drive innovative menu development while keeping the team motivated

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent trade qualification.
• Proven experience managing a commercial kitchen operation.
• Staff supervision, rostering and training.
• Menu planning and pricing.
• Stock control and inventory management.
• Kitchen budgeting and cost control.
• Marketing and promotional initiatives.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proven ability to liaise effectively with customers, management and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and resolve customer complaints professionally.
• Passion for quality food, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead all food preparation, cooking and presentation standards.
• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the kitchen.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, organisation and food safety.
• Supervise, roster, train and develop kitchen employees.
• Create a positive and productive team culture.
• Plan and price menus.
• Develop fresh and exciting menu offerings.
• Ensure consistency, quality and presentation across all meals.
• Assist in developing food promotions and marketing initiatives.
• Manage ordering, requisition and storage of stock.
• Monitor food costs, labour costs and kitchen expenditure.
• Ensure kitchen operations remain within budget guidelines.
• Maintain and oversee kitchen equipment.
• Respond professionally to customer requests and feedback.
• Effectively manage and resolve customer complaints
• Maintain high service standards across all food offerings.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety standards and regulations.
• Adhere to Workplace Health & Safety requirements.
• Maintain company policies and procedures.
• Develop and deliver ongoing kitchen training programs.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Communication

Customer liaison

Problem solving

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

The Lord Stanley Hotel in Brisbane's East Brisbane is undergoing a major transformation and invites an experienced Head Chef to lead our brand-new commercial kitchen. You will shape menus, manage costs, mentor a kitchen team and deliver exceptional dining experiences in a vibrant venue with a beer garden, sports bar and restaurant.

You will oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, maintain top standards of safety and quality, and drive innovative menu development while keeping the team motivated