Job Description
Client Profile Our client is seeking an Executive Chef to lead their new fine dining restaurant in Melbourne, Australia. An international hospitality group founded by seasoned professionals who have been at the forefront of the Australian dining scene and are renowned for challenging the status quo of the industry by delivering unique venues to bring people together, creating epic concepts and magic experiences. Operating multiple award-winning venues, their business is based on the Australian passion for experience and culture and their approach to staff development, training, process and procedure is widely recognised. Bringing people together to share moments and make memories is at the core of what this hospitality group believes builds a city and ignites its culture. We want to create a thriving hospitality community and showcase to the world the incredible talent, passion and culture that Melbourne has to offer.
Job Description As the Executive Chef/Head Chef, you will be responsible for developing, costing and delivering seasonal, conceptual menus whilst creating a positive, nurturing environment in which individuals and the broader team can thrive. Furthermore, you will be responsible for driving profitability, while continuously improving product in line with the upmarket brand, and relevant safety standards. This role reports into the Group Head Chef and will have you working alongside some of the industry's most recognisable names. You will work in a highly collaborative way, engaging with your immediate team and the Group Head Chef when creating menus, evolving processes and shaping culinary direction whilst leading your immediate team.
Candidate Profile To be considered for this role you will have:
- Able to relocate to Melbourne, Australia
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Head Chef in an award-winning environment in Australia or internationally
- Exceptional management skills and the ability to lead, coach and mentor a high performing team
- A hands-on approach and the ability to strategically plan seasonal menu changes across multiple profit centres
- High-level communication with colleagues, suppliers and customers
- A positive and consultative approach to your peers
- The ability to review operational performance and make improvements where necessary
- The ability to forecast whilst keeping your labour and COG percentages in line with budget.
- Complete understanding of regulatory compliance across food
- Full Australian working rights
To learn more about this role, submit your application or contact Allison O'Leary Creason via Allison@hastingspeople.com
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