Head Chef - Next Gen Clubs

Next Gen Health & Lifestyle Clubs; Ryde; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Gen Health & Lifestyle Clubs in NSW is seeking a Head Chef to lead our Food & Beverage team at our 5 Star health and leisure facility. You will be hands-on, creative with produce, and accountable for line operations and delivering the high standards our members expect.

You will manage budgets, ensure food safety, supervise back-of-house staff, and plan rosters for a 7-day operation. The successful candidate will have commercial cookery qualifications, strong people management, and the

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in leading a Food & Beverage department, including budgeting and financial management.
• Wine and other beverage knowledge.
• Experience with rosters and workforce planning.
• Ability to engage professionally with club members.
• Completed commercial cookery course or apprenticeship in cookery.
• Solid experience in café, restaurant, and banquet cooking and service.
• History of people management.
• Responsible Service of Alcohol.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dining team to deliver experiences of the highest standard.
• Manage budgets for the F&B department and ensure financial viability.
• Oversee food hygiene and health & safety compliance.
• Lead by example and manage the Kitchen and back-of-house team.
• Coordinate rosters to cover seven days of operation and support staff to perform at their best.

Education

Commercial cookery qualification

Job description

10d ago , from Next Gen Health & Lifestyle Clubs

Are you passionate about all things Food and Service BUT want a CHANGE from the high demands of hotels and fast-paced restaurants?

Are you looking for an opportunity to have work-life balance but still bring your expertise and be part of a professional team and offering?

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Head Chefto join us and lead a Team; be creative with produce and get to work within a beautiful 5 Star health and leisure facility.

About the Role

As our Head Chef we will be looking for you to share your knowledge and experience, and to lead an engaged team to deliver an experience of the highest standards. You will hold line accountability for all aspects of Food and Beverage operations that will include leadership of a dedicated team of back of house staff, driving excellence in service and product while maintaining financial viability.

You will lead by example and manage your Team to ensure that the Food and Beverage Department operates within its agreed budgets, and that food hygiene and health and safety compliance is maintained.

This role is part of the Club Leadership Team and reports into the General Manager.

We do operate 7-days a week so experience in workforce planning is essential to ensure that hours of operation are covered and that Team Members are supported to be the best they can be.

About You

You should have a positive attitude, be enthusiastic and be prepared to be hands on and to get stuck in with the Team. You will ideally have previous experience of working in a professional kitchen and be someone who thrives under pressure. We would also be open to speaking with someone who is looking for a step into a Head Chef opportunity.

What will help you be successful is having:

• Demonstrated success in a similar role including demonstrated success in the financial management of a F&B department
• Wine and other beverage knowledge
• Experience with rosters
• The ability to professionally interact with members
• Completed commercial cookery course or apprenticeship in cookery
• Solid experience in all facets of café, restaurant and banquet food preparation and service
• A history of people management
• Responsible Service of Alcohol

Please note:

• Flexible hours and days are required for this role
• Proof of right to work in Australia/New Zambia documentation will be required to be presented at the first interview
• All employees at Next Gen are required to have a working with children check