Job Description
Our client is an acclaimed national hospitality group known for their use of locally sourced seafood and farm-fresh produce, every ingredient is thoughtfully selected to create a diverse and unique customer experience. With a diverse portfolio of venues spread across the eastern seaboard, the popularity of their venues has driven significant volume that is expected to remain well into the future.
ROLE OBJECTIVE:
Lead and manage the kitchen operations of the venue to ensure smooth and efficient back-of-house performance. Responsibilities include achieving financial goals, overseeing recruitment and team development, ensuring safety standards, and crafting food offerings that are aligned with the brand identity and customer preferences.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure consistency and quality
- Maintain a profitable and professional kitchen environment
- Develop creative and engaging menus
- Recruit, train, and mentor kitchen staff
- Ensure compliance with food safety and administrative protocols
- Provide regular feedback and coaching to the kitchen team
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Strong leadership and team-building abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High attention to detail and strong organisational capabilities
- Professional appearance and demeanour
- Ability to assess and improve kitchen procedures
- Understand customer preferences and tailor menus accordingly
- Energetic, motivated, and results-driven
- Collaborative and confident in decision-making
- Technologically proficient and comfortable with systems
- Commercially focused with a hands-on approach
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Relevant trade qualification
- Minimum 3 years in a kitchen leadership role
- Proven experience in managing large-scale food preparation, delivery, and storage
- Confident in supplier communications and relationship management
To learn more about this role, submit your application or contact Aldrich Koh via aldrich@hastingspeople.com.au
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