Sous Chef - Spicers Guesthouse

Spicers Retreats; Pokolbin; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury retreat in the Hunter Valley is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead their passionate kitchen team. The role involves providing quality dining experiences, collaborating on menu development, and overseeing kitchen operations. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in a fine dining environment and a commitment to training team members. Benefits include discounts across luxury hotels and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Discounts on accommodation

Employee Assistance Program

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Junior Sous / Sous Chef in a fine dining environment.
• Ability to lead and train a small team.
• Understanding of kitchen operations including ordering and financials.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading the kitchen team to provide quality dining experiences.
• Deliver food experiences for restaurant dining and events.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to create new menus.

Skills

Fine dining experience

Team leadership

Menu planning

BOH operations understanding

Job description

Highly Competitive Annual Salary Package

We have an exciting new opportunity at Spicers Guesthouse for an experiencedSous Chef to join and help lead our passionate Kitchen team.

About Éremo Restaurant

Spicers Guesthouse has a rich history in the heart of Australia’s oldest wine region, the Hunter Valley. This reborn Hunter Valley institution embraces a classic yet contemporary design, drawing inspiration from the natural colour palette of the surrounding landscape.

Set within the property is Éremo restaurant, offering a thoughtfully created modern Italian menu. It wouldn’t be the Hunter Valley without a comprehensive wine list, including some of the region’s best vintages. Guests can dine in the restaurant, or on our alfresco terrace and take in the views over the surrounding areas.

The role and key duties

• Assist in leading the kitchen team to provide a quality and profitable dining experience that is in line with the vision of the restaurant;
• Deliver all food experiences for the property including: restaurant dining; functions, weddings, events and experiential dining opportunities;
• Collaborate with our Executive Chef to create and develop new menus, ensuring consistency in taste and presentation;
• Train new culinary team members and provide ongoing training to existing team;
• Oversee the kitchen operation in the absence of our Executive Chef;
• Coordinate with front-of-house staff to ensure timely and accurate service;
• Communicate effectively with the kitchen team to maintain smooth operations;
• Ensure that the kitchen complies with health and safety regulations;
• Work closely with the Executive Chef to ensure the overall success of your team and the retreat.

Essential criteria required to be considered

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Junior Sous / Sous Chef in a fine dining, high end or hatted restaurant environment (essential);
• A commitment to assist in leading, training and developing a small team;
• An understanding of BOH operations including ordering, stock takes, rostering, menu planning and financials;
• Ability and willingness to commence work on a rotating roster including weekends and public holidays;
• Located close to our restaurant with a reliable vehicle or a willingness to relocate.

Salter Brothers Hospitality Benefits

• Huge range of discounts across our entire portfolio of luxury hotels and retreats including accommodation, F&B and Spa discounts;
• Friends and family discounts;
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• Caring and progressive culture where all team members are celebrated & recognised regularly;
• Opportunities for career development and mobility across our 20+ Australian properties (and growing!).

To apply online, please click on theapplybutton or alternatively, send your resume through to our Director of Talent Acquisition [emailprotected]

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