Head Chef Position

3 weeks ago

Adelaide, South Australia at Full time

About Us:
We are a premier dining destination known for exceptional food with prompt service. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional dining experiences through a blend of innovation, quality ingredients, and passionate culinary craftsmanship. We're now looking for a talented and dedicated Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and take our food offerings to the next level.

Job Description:
As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing the entire kitchen operation, from food preparation to staff management, ensuring high standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation. You will create and execute a diverse and exciting menu, manage inventory, and maintain a smooth and efficient kitchen environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate culinary leader who is eager to make their mark in a dynamic and growing restaurant.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the kitchen team, providing guidance, mentorship, hiring and training.

Develop and refine seasonal menus, ensuring creativity, consistency, and quality.

Oversee food preparation, cooking, and plating, ensuring each dish meets the restaurant's high standards.

Ensure food safety and hygiene practices are consistently followed.

Manage inventory, ordering, and suppliers to ensure cost-effective and high-quality ingredients.

Monitor kitchen operations to ensure smooth, timely, and efficient service.

Collaborate with front-of-house management to create a seamless dining experience for our guests.

Handle staff scheduling, performance reviews, and maintain a positive team culture.

Stay updated with industry trends, new techniques, and seasonal ingredients.

Requirements:

Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a senior culinary position.

Extensive knowledge of culinary techniques, kitchen management, and food safety.

Ability to create and execute high-quality, innovative menus.

Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Ability to work under pressure and manage a high-volume kitchen.

A formal culinary qualification is preferred but not required.

What We Offer:

Opportunities for professional growth and development.

A supportive, creative, and collaborative team environment.

Staff meals and discounts.

A chance to be part of a respected restaurant with an ever growing reputation.

If you are an experienced, dynamic chef with a passion for culinary excellence, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and help us create unforgettable dining experiences for our guests

Sponsorship Available for the right candidate

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

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