Executive Chef

2 days ago

Ringwood East, Victoria, Australia Woods & Co Full time $100,000 - $115,000 per year
Woods & Co Recruitment

With a focus on high-quality produce, fine dining expertise, and a passion for cooking/smoking meats, this is a unique opportunity for a driven Head Chef to make their mark in a venue that has seen 50% growth in the last 18 months and is set to continue expanding. If you're a hands-on leader who is ready to take ownership, lead a strong kitchen team, and shape a dynamic good program, we want to hear from you

What's in it for you?

  • Salary: $100,000 - $115,000 + Super
  • Work-life balance: fixed roster hours per week).
  • Work with premium produce, specialising in red meats and smoking techniques.
  • Oversee two kitchens providing service across the restaurant, functions/events, and casual beer garden.
  • Opportunity to create and evolve menus, with three menu changes per year.
  • Lead a dedicated kitchen team of 7 permanent staff plus casuals.
  • A leadership opportunity in a venue experiencing significant growth.
What do you do?
  • Oversee the daily operations of two kitchens, ensuring efficiency across all service areas.
  • Create and execute seasonal menus for the restaurant, using high-quality ingredients.
  • Maintain high standards in cooking and presentation, particularly for red and smoked meats.
  • Monitor and report on KPIs, presenting updates and progress.
  • Work collaboratively with the FOH team to deliver a seamless dining experience.
  • Manage kitchen budgets, inventories, and supplier relationships.
What do you need?
  • Fine dining experience with a strong understanding of red meats, steak preparation, and premium produce.
  • Passion or interest in smoking meats.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage a team across two kitchens.
  • Creativity in menu development and the ability to evolve the food offering.
  • Ability to delegate, oversee prep, and manage multiple service areas.
  • Experience with kitchen financials, including budgeting, reporting, and stock control.
  • Excellent communication skills to work effectively with the FOH team.
  • A driven mindset to continue growing the venue's success.
APPLY NOW
  • Aydin on *** or email at *****
  • Shea on *** or email at ****
*You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted and meet the above requirements.

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