Head Chef

3 days ago

Brisbane QLD, Australia Helliwell Hospitality Full time $80,000 - $95,000 per year

Head Chef - Stock Exchange Hotel

(Sponsorship, Visa Programs available)

Location - Brisbane, QLD

We have an opportunity for an experienced Chef to lead our kitchen teams and be an important ingredient in our company's success

As a Chef, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your disciplined kitchen skills, leadership skills, and culinary expertise in a dynamic and supportive environment. You will have experience operating and controlling a venue and driving the BOH team. This role is results-focused with weekly KPIs to enable you to drive your team to success in the business. A normal week may be 4.5 services with the opportunity of Sundays and Mondays off.

Our company has its own Immigration Lawyer, we do visas and sponsorships.

This is a full-time role.

Pay Range: $80,000 - $95,000 per year (Total Renumeration Package)

The Venue: Stock Exchange Hotel Brisbane

Located in Brisbane City, it consists of a restaurant, sports bar, rooftop and two function areas. Sales approx. $30k per week in food & approx. $100K per week in beverage.

Our Company: Helliwell Hospitality

A thriving, family-owned business with 8 venues and over 200 staff.

About the role

  • Lead and inspire a team to achieve culinary excellence and consistently exceed our customers expectations.
  • Lead and oversee kitchen operations, including food preparation, inventory management, and adherence to health & safety standards and compliance.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning among kitchen team members to promote growth and development.
  • Control costs, maximise profitability, and maintain high standards of quality and consistency.
  • Deliver weekly KPI's (sales, food COGs, wage %).

About you

  • Proven experience as a Chef.
  • Culinary degree or equivalent certification from a recognised culinary institution.
  • Extensive knowledge of various cuisines, cooking techniques, and flavour profiles (we are a clean well priced Australian pub).
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team.
  • Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Experience in managing a cohesive team.
  • Experience with stock takes, stock ordering, rostering and maintaining budgets.
  • Strong communication skills, ability to unite front and back of house teams to collaborate to deliver an exceptional customer experience

What's in it for you?

  • Be part of an organisation that contributes significantly to the local community and is family-operated.
  • Fun and supportive team with opportunities to grow.
  • Reward, bonus and loyalty programs paid yearly.
  • Supporting you and your family with an employee wellbeing program.
  • Access to discounted mortgage rates through our financial partner.
  • Diverse, multicultural, inclusive team.
  • Company that focuses on visa and sponsorship for the right employee (our company has its own Immigration Lawyer and Department).

Apply Now

If you meet this criteria and believe this role fits your next career move, apply via Indeed with your resume and cover letter.

Must-have:

  • Current drivers licence
  • 3 years of professional experience including references

No agencies, please.

Alternatively, email resume and cover letter to our GM

Email applications

Thank you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Visa sponsorship

Work Location: In person

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