At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead kitchen operations, create seasonal menus, and mentor a talented team.
- Company: The Remington Muswellbrook, a top hotel in the Upper Hunter Region.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and creative influence on menus.
- Other info: Join an award-winning hospitality group committed to excellence.
- Why this job: Make your mark in a dynamic kitchen and enhance guest experiences.
- Qualifications: Trade qualified Chef with leadership experience and a passion for quality food.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
- Muswellbrook, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW
- Chefs/Cooks (Hospitality & Tourism)
- Full time
- Posted 30d+ ago
- Head Chef | The Remington Muswellbrook
The Remington Muswellbrook is the leading hotel in the Upper Hunter Region and renowned for delivering exceptional hospitality, quality dining and outstanding guest experiences.
We are seeking an experienced, commercially focused
Head Chef to lead our kitchen operations.
This is a key leadership role responsible for maintaining exceptional food quality, leading and developing the kitchen team, managing kitchen performance, and ensuring efficient and profitable operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day kitchen operations.
- Deliver consistent, high-quality food and service.
- Develop seasonal menus and daily specials.
- Manage food costs, labour costs, rosters, stock control and purchasing within budgets.
- Lead, mentor and develop the kitchen team while fostering a positive workplace culture.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, WHS and hygiene standards.
- Oversee stocktakes, ordering systems and supplier relationships.
- Work collaboratively with the hotel management team to continually enhance the guest dining experience and grow the business sector.
About You
- Trade qualified Chef (Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent).
- Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
- Full Australian working rights.
- Proven experience as a Head Chef or an experienced Sous Chef ready to take the next step.
- Proven ability to manage food and labour costs within budget.
- Strong leadership skills with experience coaching, mentoring and managing performance.
- Experience within hotel or premium restaurant environments.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Computer literacy, including experience with ordering and rostering systems.
- A passion for quality food, innovation and continuous improvement.
Why Join The Remington Muswellbrook?
- Opportunity to lead your own kitchen and make your mark.
- Creative influence on menus, kitchen systems and team culture.
- Work alongside an experienced, supportive leadership team and collaborate with international chefs.
- Competitive salary package.
- Career development and progression opportunities.
- Be part of an award-winning hospitality group committed to excellence.
- Apply Now
If you're a hands-on leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional food while building a high-performing kitchen team, we'd love to hear from you.
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Head Chef in Muswellbrook employer: The Remington
The Remington Muswellbrook is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture where creativity and leadership thrive. As the Head Chef, you'll have the unique opportunity to craft seasonal menus and lead a passionate kitchen team in a supportive environment, all while enjoying competitive remuneration and clear pathways for career advancement within an award-winning hospitality group.
