Chef Manager

The Role:

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Chef Manager to join one of the fastest growing catering companies in Australia. We offer family friendly hours, training/support and the opportunity to work for a growing national organisation. 

At our prestigious Private School in Hyde Park, you will oversee the daily food operation for over 60 boarding students and cafe service for our day students & staff – All within our modern dining room and kitchen facilities. This challenging and rewarding position offers a diverse range of responsibilities and opportunities to showcase your culinary skills.

Roster: Option to work five or Six days a week during term time.

• Monday to Friday (7:00am to 3:30pm) or (10:30am to 7:00pm) – Roster is a mixture of these times through the week
• Sunday 10.00am to 6.30pm (Hours placed into time in lieu to provide income for the term breaks when you are not working)

What This Role Involves:

• Managing & leading a small team whilst reporting to the Operations Manager
• Making sure the students have a great culinary experience
• Menu planning, cooking a wide range of meals: fresh baked morning/afternoon tea; hot lunches, soup, evening meal and desserts
• Consideration of special dietary requirements including; allergies/intolerances, supplements
• Overall management of food service operations
• Financial management including working within weekly budgets, administration, food and labour cost analysis and management, stock management
• Forming and maintaining key relationships with residents, culinary team, client and management
• Strict adherence to Food Safety practices, HACCP and WH&S principles

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A passion for great food and customer service
• Kitchen management experience
• Trade qualified Chef with minimum 5 years experience
• Ability to communicate with various stakeholders
• Strong working knowledge of Food Safety
• A commitment to team development & leadership
• Pride in personal hygiene & presentation

Please Note: 

All successful candidates will be required to satisfy one or more of the following; a National Criminal History Check and/or a WWCC and/or proof of the COVID vaccination. Qualifications will be requested and checked for shortlisted applicants when required.

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