Head Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Sydney, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
A new hospitality venue in Sydney, New South Wales needs a Head Chef. You will build the kitchen team. You will also plan the menu and set the rules for good service from the first day.
The employer looks for a leader who can manage people, control costs and keep food quality steady in a big kitchen.
Sponsorship is available for the successful eligible candidate. This means an employer supports your work visa.
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Key Responsibilities
- Own the whole kitchen operation
- Run kitchen service when many guests arrive
- Design menus that make a profit
- Keep food quality and presentation high
- Control food costs, labour costs and purchasing
- Manage stock levels and reduce waste
- Build good relationships with local suppliers
- Set up good kitchen systems and processes
- Make sure HACCP, food safety and WHS rules are followed
- Work closely with the venue leaders
- Check how service is going and improve the kitchen step by step
- Lead the kitchen through the venue opening and daily service
- Hire and build a team of more than 20 kitchen staff, then train, supervise and develop each team member
Requirements & Eligibility
- Established experience as a Head Chef or in a senior chef position
- 2–3 years’ experience leading a large-scale or high-volume kitchen
- Proven ability to manage 20+ kitchen employees
- Relevant commercial cookery qualifications
- Proven skills in leading and developing staff
- Excellent communication and decision-making ability
- Strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety requirements
- Can provide professional experience that can be verified
- Commitment to professional hospitality standards
- Shown experience in menu planning and food costing, and a strong commercial and financial understanding
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