AddressThe Star Brisbane, positioned at the heart of the new Queen's Wharf Brisbane precinct, will be Australia's newest entertainment and leisure destination. Commencing a staged opening in 2024, The Star Brisbane will bring a range of unique entertainment options, world class hotels, dining, bars, luxury retail, gaming and a state-of-the-art Event Centre, transforming how people will play, shop and socialise in the river city.
The Chef de Cuisine, reporting to the Executive Sous Chef, will become an important part of our culinary leadership team. This role has ownership in driving the kitchen brigade, menu design and is responsible for the division's financial success. You will work collaboratively within the Food and Beverage operation to provide a positive and memorable team and guest experience.
A few of your responsibilities
- Managing costs across both operational, food and labour while maintaining quality.
- Foster a winning, solution-oriented work environment, motivating and engaging team members to continuously deliver the best possible service to our guests in line with our purpose, values and principles.
- Demonstrate the ability to prepare food items to the highest standards in accordance with established menu plans, recipes, and The Star Brisbane's food safety plan while meeting outlet requirements.
- Evaluate the performance of all direct reports and provide mentorship to enhance each team member's growth.
- Continuous menu concept, tasting and design utilising local suppliers and keeping ahead of market trends.
What we will be looking for
- Food and beverage Culinary experience
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Strong knowledge of food safety regulations
- Certificate 3 in Commercial Cookery
About you
You will be able to provide exceptional culinary skills, outstanding communication, and hold the ability to lead a successful kitchen team with a proven track record in achieving financial targets. As we move to The Star Brisbane you will be critical in leading the team through transition, whilst setting and maintaining the highest service and safety standards. It is also an important part of this role to foster positive relationships, drive change, and communicate effectively.
You will have demonstrated resource management, cost control, and effective leadership experience in people management coupled with effective communication and influencing skills.
Your role will be pivotal in shaping the success of our food and beverage operations at the Star Brisbane. Join us in making a difference.
What can we offer you
- Complimentary buffet meal on every shift
- Uniform laundered and ready for you daily on property
- Discounted parking available in the city
- Up to 30% Discounts across award winning restaurants and accommodation
- Mental Health and Wellbeing services
- Diversity & Inclusion areas of focus including Multicultural, Gender, Aboriginal & Torres Strait islander and LGBTQI+
- Paid training, ongoing career development opportunities
- Opportunity to work with elite professionals and assets
Please be aware that eligibility checks may be required as part of the recruitment process and ongoing employment for this position.
About us
The $3.6 billion Queen's Wharf Brisbane development is being delivered by Destination Brisbane Consortium - a joint venture led by The Star Entertainment Group alongside its partners.
When complete, Queen's Wharf Brisbane will deliver four new luxury hotels, more than 50 new food and beverage experiences, significant luxury retail, the restoration of nine heritage buildings and around 1,500 residential apartments.
Our culture
At The Star, we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that we know will contribute to exceptional experiences for our guests, a great place to work for our team members and positive outcomes for our communities. We welcome applications from all cultures, ages, religions, genders, LGBTQI+ people, Australia's First Nations Peoples, and people with disabilities. We recognise the distinctive challenges that trans and gender-diverse applicants may encounter during the recruitment process. We offer a range of flexible working options for team members to find a balance between work and life that's right for them and their unique well-being needs.
The Star is a WGEA Employee of Citation for Gender Equality holder and is recognised with a Gold Award 2022 by the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) which evaluates LGBTQI+ inclusiveness in the workplace.
It is an exciting time for The Star Entertainment Group as we get ready to start our journey to The Star Brisbane.
It's your move
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Advertised: 29 Jan 2024 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 26 Feb 2024 E. Australia Standard Time
