Executive Chef

1 week ago


Adelaide, South Australia Peppers Retreats, Resorts and Hotels Full time

Nestled in the heart of Adelaide's CBD, Peppers Waymouth has the bustling city at its doorstep. The property offers a luxurious collection of guest accommodation, offering hotel style rooms, spacious family suites and a penthouse. On-site TUTTO Cucina + Bar presents a blend of timeless and contemporary Italian dishes and welcomes guests daily from morning until night. With onsite gym, indoor heated pool and high tech conferencing facilities, Peppers Waymouth caters for a wide range of travellers. In your leisure time, hop aboard the tram at Pirie Street and uncover your new favourite restaurant or rooftop bar. Alternatively, venture further from Adelaide city to the enchanting Barossa Valley

Purpose

As the Executive Chef, you are the leader in our world of culinary creations Your guidance and expertise are instrumental in nurturing your kitchen team's talents as they craft delectable dishes that linger in the memories of diners. Mentoring your staff, overseeing food preparation, and thoughtfully curating enticing menus, all while maintaining a smoothly functioning and secure kitchen operation to guarantee an enjoyable dining experience for every guest.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Developing and updating menus, including selecting ingredients, creating recipes, and ensuring variety and quality
  • Overseeing the daily operations of the kitchen, including staff scheduling, inventory management, and kitchen hygiene
  • Supervising the cooking process, ensuring that dishes are prepared to the highest standards in terms of taste, presentation, and portion size
  • Managing the kitchen's budget, controlling food costs, and minimising waste to maximise profitability
  • Hiring, training, and supervising kitchen staff, including chefs, cooks, and kitchen assistants, to ensure a smooth operation
  • Collaborating with restaurant management, front-of-house staff, and suppliers to coordinate the overall dining experience and address any issues

Skills & Experience

  • Previous experience as an Executive, Head or Senior Sous Chef
  • Proven menu development skills, crafting innovative dishes with seasonal ingredients, accommodating dietary needs, and maintaining top-notch presentation
  • Take great pride and passion in the food you produce with exceptional attention to detail
  • Strong organisational abilities for preparation, planning, and cost control
  • A natural team player that loves the synergy of a great team, but can also work autonomously with ease
  • Personal presentation & communication skills are imperative, along with positive energy & attitude
  • Flexibly to work across a range of shifts including weekends and public holidays as required

Accor Benefits

  • ALL Heartist Membership - Take advantage of discounts on accommodation and food & beverage worldwide
  • Family & Friends Discounts - Available on a range of accommodation, services and events for those who mean the most to you
  • Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Loyalty Program - Earn status & reward points on your worldwide stays
  • Learn Your Way - Support your career development with access to Accor's industry leading training platforms, Accor Academy and Typsy
  • Build Your Network - With more than 300,000 Accor professionals globally sharing the same guest passion, you have the ability to grow your hospitality network worldwide
  • Worldwide Opportunities - We are a world leading hotel operator With over 400 hotels in the Pacific and more than 5,000 across 110 countries, offering limitless opportunities to grow your career

At Accor, we welcome you as you are. We help you grow and learn, so that work brings purpose to your life. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write, and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Accor is an inclusive company, building diverse teams across the globe.

Everyone has a story and we want to learn yours. We invite you to APPLY NOW.


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