Head Chef – Lead Menu Innovation & Team Growth

Norton Hospitality Group; Woombye; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award salary package

Performance bonus opportunities

Overtime paid beyond reasonable hours

Long-term career opportunities within:

Job summary

The Woombye Pub, part of Norton Hospitality Group, seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen and influence menu direction. You’ll mentor the brigade, drive quality and food safety, and partner with management on growth and innovation.

Expect to manage costs, stock, supplier relationships, rosters and performance using modern kitchen systems while shaping a positive kitchen culture.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a strong kitchen environment.
• Strong cost control, ordering and stock management knowledge.
• Experience with hospitality management systems and WHS compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop an established kitchen team.
• Deliver exceptional quality food with consistency and pride.
• Create seasonal menu ideas using local produce.
• Cost menus, manage stock, purchasing and supplier relationships.
• Drive food margins while minimising waste.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and workplace safety.
• Manage kitchen rosters and labour costs.
• Analyse performance with kitchen management systems.
• Contribute to growth of the venue through the Beer Garden and food trade.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Organisation

Communication

Food cost control

Inventory management

Hospitality systems

WH&S compliance

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Tools

Buy Force Live

Job description

The Woombye Pub, part of Norton Hospitality Group, seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen and influence menu direction. You’ll mentor the brigade, drive quality and food safety, and partner with management on growth and innovation.

Expect to manage costs, stock, supplier relationships, rosters and performance using modern kitchen systems while shaping a positive kitchen culture.