Lead Chef - Creative Pub Kitchen, Career Growth Path

ROBIN HOOD BUSINESS PTY LTD; Orange City Council; Vor Ort; AUD 95.000 - 105.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Robin Hood Hotel in Orange, NSW is seeking a qualified Head Chef to lead and inspire the kitchen team. You will work closely with the General Manager to drive menu development, control costs, and maintain top quality and consistency across all dishes.

Ideal candidates bring at least 2 years in a similar role, strong leadership, and a collaborative mindset. A proactive, detail‑oriented communicator with excellent time management will thrive in this lively regional hospitality group.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role.
• Experience leading a busy kitchen team.
• Collaborative approach with management.
• Keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communicator.
• Great time management and flexibility.

Aufgaben

• Lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of quality and presentation.
• Develop, cost and maintain menus balancing creativity with GP targets.
• Manage ordering, stock, wastage and supplier relationships to hit food costs.
• Oversee labour planning, rostering and wage targets for operations.
• Ensure food safety, WHS, allergen management and cleaning schedules.
• Train, mentor and supervise kitchen staff to build capability and culture.
• Maintain efficient prep systems, order times and service workflow.
• Conduct regular kitchen audits, equipment checks and maintenance.
• Collaborate with the General Manager on reporting, menu performance and specials.
• Uphold venue standards, brand consistency and a professional kitchen environment.

Kenntnisse

Kitchen leadership

Food quality

Menu costing

Food safety

Team collaboration

Time management

Communication

Jobbeschreibung

The Robin Hood Hotel in Orange, NSW is seeking a qualified Head Chef to lead and inspire the kitchen team. You will work closely with the General Manager to drive menu development, control costs, and maintain top quality and consistency across all dishes.

Ideal candidates bring at least 2 years in a similar role, strong leadership, and a collaborative mindset. A proactive, detail‑oriented communicator with excellent time management will thrive in this lively regional hospitality group.