We have a great opportunity for a Senior Head Chef to lead our new Functions & Events precinct alongside our current bistro kitchen team. Located in the Trade Coast Hotel. This is a position for an experienced Head Chef who is passionate about providing great quality food and leadership in a high volume venue.
Key Responsibilities;
- Strong leadership skills, hire your new banquet team to drive best standards
- Lead food production across corporate events, weddings, special events - consistently on-brand, consisently excellent
- Partner with Sales & Events and Function Operations for seamless execution from brief to service.
- Manage food costs, budgets and stock control for both hotel & functions
- Own kitchen readiness against run sheets and event briefs - timing, plating, presentation & guest experience
- Maintain food safety, hygiene and OH&S standards across all prep and service
- Ability to achieve budgeted payroll and rostering efficiency.
What you will bring:
- Proven leadership in a banquets or events kitchen - weddings and events experience a strong plus
- A creative eye that treats every event as a chance to impress
- Calm, decisive leadership when timelines are tight and stakes are high
- Sharp budget instincts without compromising the guest experience
- A collaborative style - you will be tight with the kitchen team, C&E and Function Ops
If you are interested in joining a fabulous and stable kitchen team and have enthusiasm, strong leadership and a creative streak please apply now.
Pay: $110,000.00 – $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Education:
- Certificate I - IV (Required)
Experience:
- Banquet: 3 years (Preferred)
- Head Chef: 3 years (Preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Food Safety Supervisors Certificate (Required)
Work Authorisation:
Work Location: In person
