Head Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Brisbane, QLD, Australia · Full-Time · $85,000 - $100,000/yr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and Food Safety Supervisor certification are the two qualifications this Brisbane hotel asks for in its Head Chef. The kitchen leader, also called Kitchen Manager, would run bistro dining and bar meals as well as a functions and events operation that is growing.
The work goes from everyday service to large celebrations, sporting lunches and charity events, with food that balances quality, consistency and commercial sense. Sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
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Key Responsibilities
- Run the brigade and help its chefs and kitchen attendants improve
- Build a kitchen culture that is positive and professional
- Develop and cost modern Australian menus for bistro, bar and events, presented consistently
- Plan event catering together with the functions team
- Handle purchasing and stock, and hold food costs, kitchen labour and waste to agreed budgets
- Maintain rigorous food safety, hygiene, allergen and WHS standards
- Work hands-on and calmly at service
Requirements & Eligibility
- Background as a Head Chef or Kitchen Manager, with strong hotel dining and high-volume functions or banqueting experience
- Culinary skill with sound financial judgement, able to deliver busy meal services alongside large events
- Clear communication, a practical approach and a commitment to developing your team
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, plus Food Safety Supervisor certification
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