Executive Chef

Job Title: Head Chef

Company: Job2Go Pty Ltd

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $73,150 plus superannuation per annum

Location: Toowoomba QLD

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head Chef to join our team at Job2Go Pty Ltd. As a key member of our culinary team, you will be responsible for leading the kitchen and ensuring the delivery of high-quality food to our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Food Quality and Safety: Maintain a high level of food quality, ensuring the use of quality and fresh ingredients, and adhering to strict food safety and hygiene standards.
• Menu Planning and Execution: Plan and execute menus in consultation with the Restaurant Manager and Owner, ensuring consistency and quality in all dishes.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and direct members of the kitchen team, providing guidance and support to ensure they meet the required standards.
• Inventory Management: Estimate costs for various menu options, receive and account for supplies and deliveries, and assist with regular stock takes and timely completion of daily ordering sheets.
• Quality Control and Kitchen Hygiene: Ensure that all orders leave the kitchen on time and are of high quality and good presentation, and maintain kitchen equipment in good condition.
• Customer Satisfaction: Ensure that all food is produced within budget requirements, minimizing waste and costs, and guaranteeing quality standards.
• Communication and Teamwork: Liaise with management to ensure consistency in product and materials, and help to create good communication between floor and kitchen staff.
• Training and Development: Assist with the training of staff, including any apprentices and trainees, and demonstrate sound teamwork and organizational skills.
• Financial Management: Monitor revenue and cost performance, and practice cost controls to ensure the kitchen operates efficiently.

Requirements:

• Qualifications: Advanced Diploma or Diploma in relevant field, and At Least Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery.
• Experience: At least three (4) years of relevant experience as a Chef or equivalent role.
• Skills: Computer literate and understanding of relevant software, knowledge and understanding of running a kitchen, and understanding of financial reports.
• Leadership and Communication: Ability to train apprentices in all areas of their trade, knows how to build rapport and positive culture in the kitchen, and can communicate with function coordinators and management.