Head Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Gold Coast, QLD, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
The position is Head Chef on the Gold Coast, Queensland. The employer is a hospitality group with several venues, and this role leads two kitchens located next to each other. Kitchen one belongs to an award-winning American-style grill house focused on smoked barbecue, steaks and burgers. Kitchen two serves a 1920s-style cocktail lounge offering tapas and private functions.
The Head Chef reports to the Executive Chef and is accountable for three things: menus, the team, and cost control. Applicants who need visa sponsorship are welcome; the group will support the right candidate through the process where applicable.
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Key Responsibilities
- menus: plan and refresh dishes and seasonal specials for both venues within cost
- people: direct, coach and motivate sous chefs, cooks and kitchen hands, with regular feedback
- cooking: supervise preparation on the grill and smoker and join the line at peak times
- standards: inspect quality, flavour, presentation and portions
- safety: enforce hygiene, food safety and allergen controls in an orderly, safe kitchen
- stock: control purchasing, inventory and storage to limit waste
- budget: review food and labour spending
- rosters: schedule lunch, dinner and late-night shifts
- events: organise functions, banquets and private bookings
- service: coordinate timing with front of house and follow industry developments
Requirements & Eligibility
- Proven experience at Head Chef, Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager level, gained in high-volume, fast-paced kitchens
- Qualification: Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, a culinary arts qualification or equivalent formal training
- American-style BBQ, smoking and premium steak grilling: highly desirable
- Track record: food and labour costs controlled against budget
- Systems: strong ordering, stock control and supplier management knowledge
- Events: functions and banquet catering experience
- Compliance: solid food safety and allergen management knowledge
- Physical and hours: a demanding environment with long periods standing and heavy lifting, plus flexible evenings, weekends and public holidays
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