Executive Chef

Looking to Move to Australia

We have clients looking for Executive chefs in Melbourne, Sydney ,Perth, Adelaide

As a ex chef you will be responsible for working a Team with flare and culinary expertise to drive excellence and manage our kitchen team. This opportunity is for someone who’s ready to lead and grow their professional career, by overseeing kitchen operations, leading and motivating a diverse team, from maintaining the flow of dishes to creating menu’s that challenge our competitors and delight our guests.

• Core requirements of your role

  Proficient in training, directing and managing to be at the helm of the kitchen team and be part of the Hotel leadership team.

  • Ensure smooth and successful running of Kitchen and Stewarding team
  • Hands on day-to-day management of food service operations for all outlets
  • Collaboratively work in conjunction with Front of House service teams to ensure high quality product and exceptional service to guests
  • Ensure food standards, preparation, presentation and cooking techniques are established and monitored to meet set guidelines and requirements
  • Drive for sustainable practices and lead the hotel food waste program
  • Ensure food cost and expenses are managed
  • Lead the team via professional effectiveness including, daily management, training and motivation to obtain high KPIs and achieve implemented set targets and business goals

  About you

  • Demonstrated experience in a similar role or a multi-outlet dining environment
  • Prior experience in training and developing the kitchen team
  • Encourage, support and lead the team to participate in local and national culinary competitions
  • Be detail orientated and proactive in your approach
  • Appropriate Trade qualification/s
  • A creative approach to the production and presentation of all things culinary
  • Ability to build and create menus in line with brand guidelines and outlet identity
  • Be in tune with market trends, ensuring the food offering is considered market leading across all segments
  • Sound knowledge of food safety, including HACCP standards and procedures
  • Flexibility to work a rotating roster including weekends and public holidays

Qualifications:
• At least 5 years of experience working in a commercial kitchen, and be trade qualified to at least an AQF Certificate III standard or equivalent
• The ability to operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently

Salary range $90,000,-$110,000 per annum + superannuation.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.