Head Chef

1 week ago

Glebe NSW, Australia Catering Project Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

We are seeking an experienced Head Chef to head up our production kitchen operations in Glebe.

This is a full-time permanent role, 5 days per week, typically Monday to Friday to manage and lead a team up to 45 chefs on a day-to-day basis to ensure the production of all catering and event food is delivered to a high standard.

This is a "hands on" position which requires a great deal of flexibility as each day's activity varies.

This is a great opportunity to lead an established team, develop professionally and get some work / life balance.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all food operations paying particular attention to every stage of the production process.

  • Manage freshness, quality and ensure all products are delivered as per SOP.

  • Ensure all orders are dispatched on time from the kitchen.

  • Ensure consistency across all products.

  • Manage processes, SOP's and on the job training across kitchen team.

  • Quality Assurance.

  • Manage HACCP processes and checks.

  • Manage and maintain food and production labour costs.

  • Receive customer feedback and work with operations to ensure corrective actions taken.

  • Manage rosters effectively to meet demands and budgets.

  • General administration tasks.

  • Drive a safe work culture and comply to HACCP and WHS regulations.

Experience and skills requirement:

  • Large scale catering experience, preferably in with a delivered catering model.

  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in similar role

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to influence key stakeholders.

  • Process driven and experience with developing systems and SOP's.

  • Management and leadership experience and the ability to motivate and drive teams.

  • Business and financial acumen.

  • High level of organisational and planning ability.

  • Experience in stock control, ordering, menu planning and new product development.

  • Competent financial reporting and cost management skills.

  • Experience in a HACCP accredited kitchen.

  • Ability to drive efficiencies across production teams, to achieve high quality output in volume.

  • Must be available to work either the 3:00 AM – 12:00 PM shift or the 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM shift.

If you have the credentials and the experience for this exciting and challenging role APPLY NOW

Successful applicants will be residing in Sydney at the time of application and have full working rights.

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