Executive Chef

Our Brisbane domestic and international airport operation consists of 10 fast-paced venues, with a new venue being built this year working in collaboration with some of the most well-known celebrity chefs in Australia. Our Brisbane operation employs over 250 team members and 55 chefs. 

Job Description

ALL about the role:

• Manage, inspire, and lead a team to create an outstanding dining experience for our guests delivering consistent, high-quality food and an exceptional dining experience.
• Create a food safe environment by adhering, enforcing and further development of our Food Safety Program
• Have a genuine passion for what you do, keeping up to date with Australian and International food trends, resulting in innovative menu development
• Developing positive customer relations through interacting with our guests and being the face of the kitchen
• Manage department operations, including budgeting, rostering, forecasting, resource planning, food costs, waste management & monthly stocktakes
• Foster positive relationships with other key managers, department heads, and suppliers to meet business needs
• Coaching and developing your team to succeed professionally via regular 1:1 meetings, personal development plans, appraisals, training, and reward and recognition programs
• Maintaining all company compliances by ensuring documentation is up to date (Food licenses, Fire compliance, etc)

Qualifications

ALL about you:

• A progressive, creative professional who remains pragmatic and focused in an ever-changing and challenging fast-paced environment
• A culinary artist with an established background in delivering exceptional dining experiences across multiple venues
• You will have a fun attitude and a generous approach to developing your team
• An experienced Executive Chef or similar role as a senior chef (minimum of 12 months experience in a similar role), preferably with knowledge of the Cafe, Restaurant & retail sector environments
• Excellent communication skills and a professional attitude
• A proven ability to recruit, motivate and train successful teams and the capability of planning and reporting your strategy in achieving these goals
• Sound knowledge of business reporting
• Must hold current Food safety supervisor certificate 
• Access to your own transportation (Outside of public transport)

Additional Information:

• In addition to the opportunity to grow and develop your career potential, we provide free parking & meals 
• We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you are most welcome to let us know

What you will enjoy:

• Work Your Way - We adjust to your lifestyle and meet you where you are 
• Learn Your Way - Personal development plans, yearly appraisals and career progression opportunities nationally 
• Gain amazing exposure working with a leader in the industry