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Form of workAbout National Trust Queensland & the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Voted one of the Gold Coast’s most popular tourist destinations, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is the crown jewel of the National Trust of Australia (Queensland) [NTAQ] properties. As one of Queensland’s earliest nature-based tourist destinations, the Sanctuary is a physical embodiment of everything the NTAQ represents: to conserve and advance our natural and cultural heritage for future generations.
As our organisation anticipates the delivery of our exciting new Outlet and Events Venue – The Homestead, we have an opportunity for an experienced and luxury-minded Culinary leader, experienced in Events as our Chef de Cuisine -The Homestead. Reporting to our Executive Chef, our Chef de Cuisine will oversee the food production and quality for The Homestead & The Patio with a focus on delivering consistent high-quality food, that meets service and quality standards for our dining and events guests.
About the Role
As an experienced chef, you will lead a small team responsible for the delivery of high-quality food and presentation across our Events, delegating duties and responsibilities to ensure service standards and operational requirements are met.
As our hands-on Chef de Cuisine, you will have experience in both Outlets and Banquets and be able to plan, coordinate, and deliver high-standard, innovative, and consistent menus. Flexible in your approach, you will work with our Events Sales Team to deliver innovative and seasonal menus that showcase your creative flair and meet our guests' expectations, as well as consider the efficiency and profitability of our Outlet and Venue.
As our Chef de Cuisine - The Homestead you will also oversee our Outlet, The Patio, and ensure delivery of high quality and well-presented casual dining fare and develop menus in line with Seasons, food trends and profitability, that aligns with our focus on sustainability.
As a confident leader in our diverse and value-driven organisation, you will mentor a team of food and beverage professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation, as well as playing an integral role in our pre-opening team supporting planning and training, to prepare Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary to enter the bespoke dining and Events market and deliver a memorable dining and events experience.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have previous experience as a Chef de Cuisine/Sous Chef in high-end Banquet environment. Other key skills that would make you a valuable candidate include:
- Passion for service excellence and providing superior hospitality
- Demonstrated various cooking skills and knowledge of various cuisines with a focus on Events
- Creative, eye for detail, and a flair for presentation
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Completed technical education in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
- Visible management in the Kitchen and the ability to work a rotating roster including weekends and public holidays.
What we can offer
Just as our charter is to protect, conserve, and celebrate the Environmental, Built, and Cultural heritage of our State and we also are committed to ensuring our Team Members are protected, taken care of, and of course celebrated! We offer current and future team members:
- Benchmarked Salary
- Free On-Site Parking
- Tertiary Education Partners for access to recognized Qualifications
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- NTAQ Team Member Card offering unlimited entry to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and other SEQ sites and generous retail & food & beverage discounts
- Regular Team Events and Recognition Programs
- Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Family & Friends Passes
