Job Description
Our client is very well known in the market, operating multiple award-winning venues, their business is based on the Australian passion for experience and culture and their approach to staff development, training, process and procedure is widely recognised.
This role offers a lucrative opportunity to develop and create, exposing you to not only the best produce Australia has to offer whilst also providing a platform for you to bring together ideas and talent to share moments and make memories. Our client is making waves and really is an employer of choice.
Job Description
This is a pivotal leadership role within their business, responsible for driving culinary excellence and operational success across multiple venues. This role would have the current area chef also reporting to them. As the Group Operations Chef, you will be accountable for creating a positive, nurturing environment in which individuals and teams can continue to thrive.
Furthermore, you will be responsible for assisting in driving profitability, while continuously improving products across several venue styles. It is a newly created role, and you will not only work closely with the company's Group Executive Chef but also with all of the senior leadership team in carving out the culinary direction of the properties.
You will work in a highly collaborative way, engaging the teams across the business when writing menus, evolving processes and shaping culinary direction.
Key Responsibilities
- Staff training, development & retention
- Standardising menus, systems and processes
- Specials creation
- Kitchen leadership, cost control, revenue targets
- Time Management
- Weekly Formal Check-Ins
To be considered for this role you will have:
- Minimum 5 years in a senior chef (High Volume) or area chef role, preferably in multi-venue operations
- Exceptional management skills and the desire to lead multiple teams across multiple venues
- A hands-on approach and the ability to strategically plan
- High-level communication with colleagues, suppliers and customers
- Complete understanding of regulatory compliance across food and kitchen health and safety
- Competency in operating and computer systems
- Experience with cost control, menu engineering, and driving operational KPIs.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with teams
This role offers a competitive package comprised of a generous base salary plus super, along with the prospect of overseeing future venue acquisitions.
To learn more about this role, submit your application or contact Bernard Dempsey via bernard@hastingspeople.com.au
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