Executive Chef

The Joey, Palm Beach, Sydney is offering this exciting opportunity. We are looking for an enthusiastic head chef to lead our dynamic kitchen team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning and organizing a great team.

For successful candidate, competitive salary packaged with other attractive benefits will be under consideration based experience and skills.

Responsibilities and Qualifications required: 

• Certificate III/IV Commercial Cooking or equivalent and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in similar role 

• Demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively direct the activities of other kitchen staff, including supervision and training and cost effective rosters

• Well-developed problem-solving skills, and ability to resolve issues quickly and effectively, as they arise 

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, and as a part of a team, and maintain a timely, positive and enthusiastic approach under times of pressure 

• Commitment to interact with clients and staff in a positive, courteous and respectful manner

• Excellent organizational skills

• Well-developed written, numeric and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce regular reports

• Good understanding of and commitment to implementation of hygiene, safe food handling and workplace health and safety systems and procedures

• High personal hygiene standards

• Demonstrated knowledge of nutrition and cost-effective menu planning, to satisfy a variety of dietary requirements and tastes

• Previous experience in developing and managing budgets, and placing orders

• Monitor, analyse and adjust kitchen metrics, including meals, wages and costs on a regular basis, and report accordingly

• Willingness to work flexibly, including weekend work to meet program and event deadlines 

• need to consider long term position 

If you believe you have all the attributes listed above, then this may be the job for you. In return, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary package, excellent working conditions and chance of progression within the organisation.