Head Chef: Lead Creative Kitchen & Seasonal Menus

Laundy Hotel Group; Central Coast; Vor Ort; AUD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Chittaway Bay Tavern, part of the Laundy Hotel Group, is seeking a hands-on Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen and mentor a skilled team. You will work directly with the Group Executive Chef on seasonal menus, special events and pricing strategies, while collaborating with the Venue Manager and Front of House to deliver outstanding experiences.

You will oversee COGS, wages, and profitability targets, manage rosters, ensure food quality and presentation, and uphold top hygiene standards.

Qualifikationen

• At least 2 years’ experience as a head chef or senior sous chef in a busy pub kitchen or restaurant.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage a busy kitchen team.
• Collaborate with The Group Executive Chef on seasonal and event menus.
• Work with the Venue Manager and Front of House team.
• Manage COGS, wages and profitability expectations.
• Oversee kitchen roster and compliance.
• Ensure food quality, portion control and presentation.
• Encourage creativity across menus (seasonal, function, specials).
• Maintain high levels of hygiene and cleanliness.

Kenntnisse

Kitchen leadership

Cost control

Menu development

Staff rostering

Food quality

Hygiene standards

Communication

Jobbeschreibung

Chittaway Bay Tavern, part of the Laundy Hotel Group, is seeking a hands-on Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen and mentor a skilled team. You will work directly with the Group Executive Chef on seasonal menus, special events and pricing strategies, while collaborating with the Venue Manager and Front of House to deliver outstanding experiences.

You will oversee COGS, wages, and profitability targets, manage rosters, ensure food quality and presentation, and uphold top hygiene standards.