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Head Chef, Upmarket Venue

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Job Title: Head Chef, Upmarket Venue
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Victoria
Expertise: Culinary Recruitment
Salary: $120,000
Reference: 1259303
Job Published: 02 Sep 2024
Closing Date: 30 Sep 2024

Job Description

Client Profile

Our client operates some of Melbourne’s most iconic venues. They pride themselves on providing training, opportunity, and career development for their people – many of whom have been there for many years and have progressed through middle management onto operations and senior exec roles – you could be next!
  
By providing outstanding food and beverage experiences in high-volume environments, they strive for exceptional customer service within innovative and creative spaces that appeal directly to their broad demographic.
  
Job Description

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of something evolving quickly in the hospitality scene, and to grow & nurture talented, skilled chefs who under your guidance and dedication can continue to bring the venue into the eye of the hospitality scene.
  
Spanning across an award-winning space. with a modern recently refurbished kitchen this role will have you working hand in hand with the best local produce Australia has to offer, whilst working side by side with industry leaders and a dedicated team, whose focus on integrity, inclusivity and growth really makes this venue the place to be.
  
If this sounds like the environment for you, to evolve, develop your skills, hone your leadership and become part of something already making a name for itself in the hospitality sector then look no further.

Candidate Profile   
   
To be successful in this role you will have:  
  • Experience as a Head Chef in a large format & high-volume premium venue 
  • Impressive 'foodie' knowledge- technical cooking - yet served in an uncomplicated way  
  • Self-motivation and the ability to work autonomously  
  • The authority to command respect  
  • High food standards in both taste and presentation  
  • Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment  
  • Strong financial acumen relevant to labour and cost-control
  • A highly structured and organised approach, managing multiple tasks simultaneously 
  • Team player skills and leading by example  
  • Experience in new openings
Offer

If you think you have what it takes to be the next leader within this group then you are encouraged to apply.

There is a competitive salary package on offer for the right person and you can expect a series of interviews and reference checking.

To learn more about this role, submit your CV or contact Bernard Dempsey via bernard@hastingspeople.com.au for a confidential discussion.

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