Head Chef — Lead Seasonal, Produce-Driven Kitchen

Lancemore Mansion Hotel Werribee Park; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 110.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Lancemore Mansion Hotel Werribee Park’s Joseph's Restaurant is seeking a full-time Head Chef to lead the kitchen and drive seasonal, produce-driven menus. Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will develop the brigade, manage ordering and food costs, and ensure exceptional guest experiences.

You will design menus, train the kitchen team, maintain high standards of food safety, rostering, and supplier relationships, and step in during the Executive Chef’s absence to represent the kitchen at

Formación

• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a Head Chef or senior Sous Chef in a quality restaurant or hotel dining room.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of developing and retaining kitchen teams.
• Experience in ordering, stock control and food cost management, with a solid understanding of rostering and kitchen financials.
• Food Safety Supervisor certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Excellent organisation, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to work across weekdays, weekends and public holidays as required.
• Current Australian working rights.

Responsabilidades

• Lead daily kitchen operations and service at Joseph's Restaurant.
• Work with the Executive Chef to design and develop seasonal menus for Joseph's.
• Lead, train and develop the kitchen brigade, building a strong and stable team.
• Take ownership of all kitchen ordering, working with suppliers to secure quality produce at the right price.
• Drive food cost control through recipe costing, portion control, stock takes and wastage management to meet food cost targets.
• Manage kitchen rosters and labour costs in line with wage targets.
• Work closely with the front-of-house team to deliver a seamless guest experience.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, allergen management and WHS requirements.
• Step up in the absence of the Executive Chef and represent the kitchen at operational meetings.
• Foster a positive, professional and collaborative kitchen culture.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Menu development

Food cost control

Stock management

Staff training

Communication

Educación

Cert III/IV Commercial Cookery

Descripción del empleo

Lancemore Mansion Hotel Werribee Park’s Joseph's Restaurant is seeking a full-time Head Chef to lead the kitchen and drive seasonal, produce-driven menus. Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will develop the brigade, manage ordering and food costs, and ensure exceptional guest experiences.

You will design menus, train the kitchen team, maintain high standards of food safety, rostering, and supplier relationships, and step in during the Executive Chef’s absence to represent the kitchen at