Culinary Director for Modern Australian Cuisine

3 days ago


Biggera Waters, Queensland, Australia The NRMA Full time

Company Overview

At NRMA Parks & Resorts, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional dining experiences for our guests. Our culinary team plays a vital role in bringing our vision to life, and we are seeking a skilled and passionate Culinary Director to lead our kitchen operations.

Salary

We offer a competitive salary of $80,000 - $110,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Job Description

As our Culinary Director, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of food preparation, cooking, and presentation. This includes:

  • Leading a kitchen team with clarity, direction, and enthusiasm
  • Ensuring all aspects of food preparation, cooking, and presenting dishes according to company guidelines and customer preferences
  • Effective management of the department roster
  • Effective management of waste, portion sizing, and menu preference offerings
  • Ordering of food products to ensure consistent menu availability
  • Cost analysis and menu planning to ensure the resort food cost & KPI's are achieved
  • Liaising with food service and restaurant management regarding customers' orders and general service of kitchen operations
  • Maintaining a safe and hygienic working environment, including proper storage of food, equipment, utensils, and implements
  • Ensuring daily temperature checks of fridges, freezers, storage areas, deliveries, and recording assessment where necessary

Required Skills and Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • A formal qualification in commercial cookery (advantageous)
  • Previous experience in a Lead or Head position in a restaurant, club kitchen, resort, or bistro
  • Leadership experience in supervising other cooks and kitchen employees
  • A working understanding of 'Food Safety' principles and workplace health and safety
  • Experience in ordering and stock control
  • Effective verbal communication skills

Benefits

As a member of our team, you will enjoy:

  • Progressive flexibility, leave, and well-being benefits to balance all of life's priorities
  • Travel discounts on SIXT car rental, cruises, and accommodation at our award-winning NRMA Holiday Parks and Resorts
  • Complimentary myNRMA membership, including free Roadside Assistance & discounts on groceries, movie tickets, gift cards, gym memberships, attractions, restaurants, and much more
  • 'ME' day – one extra day of paid leave per year, called a ME Day, to use at any time during the calendar year
  • Market-leading 18 weeks paid primary and 4 weeks paid secondary parental leave entitlements
  • Discounts on all NRMA insurance products, including car, home & travel

Others

At NRMA Parks & Resorts, we celebrate and welcome difference and work together to create an inclusive workplace where our people feel respected, heard, valued, and connected no matter what background or experience. We welcome people from all walks of life and embrace unique perspectives.


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