Head Chef | Seagulls

David McBeth; Tweed Heads; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Seagulls Head Chef role is to oversee day-to-day food operations, including catering for functions and events, reporting to the Venue Manager and supported by the Group Executive Chef.

You will drive exceptional dining experiences, lead kitchen staff, manage budgets, and contribute to menu development and strategic planning within the Norths Collective group.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume 5-star commercial catering operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day food operations across restaurant and events.
• Implement business goals and strategies for the food operations teams.
• Deliver exceptional dining experiences with high standards.
• Oversee catering including financial aspects.
• Lead and train kitchen staff.

Skills

High volume catering

People leadership

Customer service

Team culture

Strategic thinking

Budget + P&L

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Diploma in Hospitality Management

NSW Food Safety Supervisor

NSW Food Hygiene Certificates

First Aid / CPR / Advanced Resuscitation

Job description

Seagulls has an exciting long-term opportunity for a quality Head Chef to continue to build a strong, professional operation, and to help lead the business into the next phase of growth and success.

Joining Seagulls means you become of the Norths Collective hospitality group which includes Norths Cammeray, The Greens North Sydney, The Alcott Lane Cove and The Verandah Beecroft.

About the role...

The role of Seagulls Head Chef reports to the Seagulls Venue Manager and is supported by our Group Executive Chef. The Head Chef is responsible for the day-to-day execution of all food operations for the venue, including our functions and events menus. The Head Chef will be responsible for:

• the implementation of business goals & strategies for the food operations teams set by the Venue Manager and the Executive Chef
• delivering an exceptional experience to all customers by delivering classic and contemporary cuisine to the highest possible standards
• all aspects of catering including financial, and
• people leadership and training

Your Key Priorities will be to:

• Financial Performance. Maintain cost efficiencies and promote new ideas for cost reduction, while ensuring that the operational budget is in line and costs are strictly controlled maximising profitability. Ensuring that the operational budget is in line and costs are strictly controlled maximising profitability.
• Strategy and Planning. Play an integral role by contributing to management meetings and keeping abreast of food trends while developing both restaurant and catering menus.
• Team Management. Build a strong team by maintaining a harmonious and mutually beneficial working relationship with staff, management and customers in a pressured environment.
• Hygiene and food safety. Maintain highest level of food safety and hygiene in accordance with food safety guidelines and club policies and procedures.
• Communication. Maintain effective communication with all key stakeholders including senior management, line managers and kitchen staff.
• Work, Safety, Health and Compliance. Actively support a range of activities in accordance with Work, Health & Safety legislation obligations and in line with Risk Management Program as well as HACCP audit compliance. Ensure compliance wherever necessary including all relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice.

The Candidate:

• Experience in a high volume 5-star commercial catering role
• Proven kitchen and people leadership experience
• A commitment to great customer service and quality food operations
• A people person who drives team culture
• Has strong conceptual ability and strategic thinking
• Previous experience managing an operating budget with P&L exposure
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
• Diploma in Hospitality Management is highly desirable
• NSW Food Safety Supervisor & NSW Food Hygiene Certificates
• Current First Aid, CPR and Advanced Resuscitation Certificates