Lead Chef: Elevate a Busy Kitchen Team

Kogan People Solutions - Recruiters; Longreach Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kogan People Solutions is partnering with a popular Longreach venue to appoint an experienced Chef to lead the kitchen team and deliver exceptional dining experiences. The role focuses on quality, presentation and team leadership in a busy, high-standard kitchen.

The successful candidate will mentor staff, manage daily operations, develop seasonal menus and ensure strict OH&S and HACCP compliance while working with management to control costs.

Qualifications

• Ideally hold vocational or tertiary culinary qualifications.
• At least 1 year of relevant employment experience in a kitchen.
• Able to work across the venue's week, including weekdays and weekends.
• Strong understanding of cost control, time management and procurement practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and support the kitchen team to deliver high quality results.
• Assist onboarding and training of cooks and kitchen staff.
• Oversee preparation, cooking and presentation across all kitchen sections.
• Manage daily kitchen operations including stock control, ordering and waste.
• Develop seasonal menu items and daily specials with management.
• Maintain compliance with OH&S, food safety and HACCP standards.
• Collaborate with management to ensure efficient kitchen operations and high standards.

Job description

Kogan People Solutions is partnering with a popular Longreach venue to appoint an experienced Chef to lead the kitchen team and deliver exceptional dining experiences. The role focuses on quality, presentation and team leadership in a busy, high-standard kitchen.

The successful candidate will mentor staff, manage daily operations, develop seasonal menus and ensure strict OH&S and HACCP compliance while working with management to control costs.