At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a kitchen team, create exciting menus, and ensure top-notch food quality.
- Company: A popular regional hotel in South Gippsland, Victoria.
- Benefits: Generous salary, free accommodation, and a supportive professional team.
- Other info: Sponsorship available; perfect for career-minded chefs looking for growth.
- Why this job: Make your mark in a thriving tourist destination and showcase your culinary creativity.
- Qualifications: Certificate IV in Culinary Arts and 4+ years of kitchen leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 100000 $ per year.
Location: Regional Victoria - South Gippsland
Work Type: Full Time
Salary: 90K - 100K
A great opportunity exists for an Executive Chef to join a regional hotel in the South Gippsland region of Victoria located less than 90 minutes from Melbourne. It’s a popular, well-established pub hotel. The hotel is a tourist destination town with a thriving rural community and frequent tourists who visit more than once. Sponsorship opportunity if required – Must currently be in Australia.
This is an opportunity for someone to lead a team and continue to build, expand and develop the menu. The owners are looking for someone who can bring new ideas to the table and help strengthen its reputation and increase the offering as a destination venue, while keeping its existing bustling trade coming back for what they love.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Full time position $90K to $100K plus super with benefits including free accommodation within the hotel.
Duties
- Menu planning and development
- Be creative with a new menu
- Estimating food and labour costs
- Liaising with suppliers and use of seasonal and local produce
- Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
- Ensuring hygiene regulations are met
- The ability to lead, train and nurture staff with leadership skills
- Autonomously run your own kitchen
- Prepare and serve the meals with pride
- Set a seasonal menu, while introducing some fresh ideas
- Manage and maintain stock efficiently
- Keep records of expenses and wastage
- Maintain an immaculately clean kitchen at all times
- Work at pace and can be flexible with client requests
BENEFITS & PERKS
A generous salary is offered. You will have the use of a professional team to carry out your duties to a high standard. This is a full-time position for a career-minded chef. This will be your kitchen where you have control.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- You will have at a minimum a Certificate IV along with 4 years experience running a kitchen as a Head or Executive Chef.
- Show creativity in cookery techniques and ability to train others
- Work well under pressure
- Team oriented
- Positive, punctual and professional approach
- Familiar with food safety and OHS guidelines
- Competency with ordering and managing stock
Please note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Responsibilities
- Manage finances for kitchen operations
- Produce quality food
- Oversee menu creation
Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts
- 4+ years of kitchen experience
- Experience in leading and supervising junior chefs
- Experience working within budget constraints
Executive Chef employer: Hospitality Recruits
Join a dynamic and vibrant team as a Restaurant Manager in the beautiful regions of Victoria, where you will not only lead a passionate front of house team but also enjoy a supportive work culture that values employee growth and development. With competitive salaries ranging from $70K to $90K, flexible working hours, and the opportunity to create unforgettable dining experiences, this role offers a rewarding career path in a stunning location known for its culinary excellence. Embrace the chance to thrive in a fast-paced environment while connecting with a loyal clientele and enhancing your hospitality skills.
