Head Chef

1 day ago

West Lakes, South Australia SANFL Inc Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Lead the food experience at Footy Park Precinct

The Footy Park Precinct at West Lakes is a vibrant, multi-faceted destination, home to the SANFL High Performance Centre, Mosaic Hotel, X-Golf, Hey Caddy, and a range of community and sporting facilities. As a hub for sports, hospitality, and events, the precinct delivers outstanding experiences for guests, athletes, and the local community, with a strong focus on innovation, quality, and engagement.

About the Role

As Head Chef, you will be a key member of the Mosaic Hotel Management team, driving the food brand and culinary excellence across the precinct's venues and functions. This hands-on Head Chef role is based in our Mosaic Hotel responsible for menu development, kitchen management, and will be support our precinct development with a new beer garden and function offerings.

The role forms part of our precinct management team working closely with venue and marketing leads playing a pivotal part in shaping the precinct's food offering, ensuring high standards, profitability, and memorable customer experiences.

Key Responsibilities

  • Menu Development & Quality: Design and deliver high-standard, seasonal menus that reflect the precinct's brand and meet profitability targets. Oversee menu presentation, stock control, and promotional offerings for events and special occasions.
  • Kitchen Leadership: Lead, train, and coordinate kitchen staff, fostering a values-based culture and maintaining excellent hygiene and safety standards. Manage rostering and staff performance within agreed budgets.
  • Operational Excellence: Prepare accurate budgeting (COGS and Wages), and ensure effective food service times. Maintain compliance with food safety and council regulations.
  • Team Engagement & Development: Drive team engagement, support upskilling, and provide ongoing training. Lead by example and ensure compliance with all legislative and WHS requirements.

Person Specification

  • Relevant trade qualifications and Food Safety Supervisor credentials.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in pubs or restaurants, with proven success leading a bistro kitchen.
  • Strong understanding of function catering and kitchen management.
  • Outstanding communication, leadership, and financial acumen.
  • Up-to-date with culinary trends and optimised kitchen processes.
  • Proficient in MS Office, restaurant management software, and POS systems.
  • Credentials in health and safety training .
  • Ability to work under pressure, motivate and train staff, and deliver contemporary cuisine suited to our diverse clientele.

What we offer:

  • A supportive team environment with opportunities for training
  • Discounts on food and beverage in the Mosaic Hotel
  • Discounts on food, beverage. Mini golf and Sim hire in X-Golf West Lakes
  • Access to discounts on room hire at the Iconic Oval hotel at Adelaide Oval
  • Access to tickets for both AFL and SANFL games during the football season

Ready to lead the food experiences of one of Adelaide's most exciting hospitality precincts? Apply now to join the Footy Park Precinct team and make your mark on our food and function experience

Application will be open until we fill all required vacancies.

Interviews will be held as applications are received.

Note: This role is not suitable for those on a student visa or seeking sponsorship

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