Head Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Gold Coast, QLD, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
The group runs a busy, award-winning American-style tap and grill house (low and slow smoked BBQ, premium grilled steaks and burgers) next to a 1920s-style cocktail lounge with a premium tapas menu for sharing and private functions. The new Head Chef will lead the kitchen for both on the Gold Coast, reporting to the Executive Chef.
Candidates who require visa sponsorship are welcome to apply, and the group will help the right person through the process where applicable.
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Key Responsibilities
- Develop menus for both venues, with seasonal specials and new dishes that respect the cost target
- Provide leadership, training and feedback for sous chefs, cooks and kitchen hands
- Take charge of preparation and cooking, handle the grill and smoker, and work the line in busy services
- Ensure dishes are consistent in taste, presentation and portion size, and that food safety, hygiene and allergen rules are met
- Keep the kitchen clean and orderly, safe for staff, and well stocked through careful ordering, storage and inventory control
- Hold food and labour spend to budget and draw up rosters covering lunch, dinner and late-night service
- Run functions, banquet menus and private events with front of house, and follow industry trends and new techniques
Requirements & Eligibility
- Proven experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager
- Training to Certificate III in Commercial Cookery level, a culinary arts qualification or equivalent formal training
- Used to high-volume, fast-paced kitchens
- American-style BBQ, smoking and premium steak grilling experience is highly desirable
- Has managed food and labour costs against budget and knows ordering systems, stock control and supplier management well
- Experience with functions and banquet catering, and a solid understanding of food safety and allergen management
- Can work in a physically demanding environment, standing for long periods and lifting heavy items
- Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends and public holidays
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