AddressAn exciting career opportunity exists for a motivated and driven Executive Chef.
Join our thriving Haus team and take on a hands on role at our busy and dynamic restaurant, function and events centre nestled in the heart of Hahndorf - South Australia’s most iconic tourist town, located 30 minutes from the Adelaide CBD.
About the role:
We are in search of a highly skilled and seasoned Executive Chef with outstanding leadership and communication skills to lead to our kitchen brigade.
Key Responsibilities
Drive kitchen KPIs, supporting and nurturing a substantial kitchen team of 30+, overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring customer satisfaction, leading recruitment and onboarding, handling rostering, ordering, maintaining kitchen hygiene, WH&S compliance, and contributing to the successful execution of functions, conferences and events both on and off site.
Working with a dynamic and progressive hospitality team presents a highly rewarding, challenging and exciting opportunity. This is a substantial role that demands a high level of commitment with unwavering support provided by our hands on Directors and leadership team.
Key Aspects
- Previous experience in a busy à la carte kitchen, serving up to 300-400 + meals per lunch/dinner service on weekends and Public holidays.
- Prior experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef in a bustling hotel, pub, or restaurant is highly desirable.
- Demonstrate a confident and creative cooking style placing a strong emphasis on quality and presentation across a spectrum of casual, corporate and premium offerings.
- Implement strategies to enhance productivity and sales, control operational costs and identify measures to reduce waste by effective menu planning.
- Ensure the consistent delivery of high quality and flavorful food in alignment with Haus Restaurant service standards whilst efficiently managing food costs.
- Manage and oversee stock ordering and controlling costs of goods.
- Drive effective recruitment and onboarding, participating in all application and screening processes.
- Exercise control of wages through effective rostering and daily payroll management
- Actively promote team retention and development through effective training, succession planning and up-skilling.
- Develop and implement SOP's for streamlined operations.
- Lead a large team of qualified Chefs, Cooks, Apprentices & Kitchen Hands, adapting management styles and conducting ongoing appraisals to team development.
- Lead by example and collaborate effectively within a multi-cultural and fast paced environment.
- Adhere diligently to local regulations concerning health, safety and other compliance requirements.
- Maximize revenue opportunities through collaboration with local businesses, community and events.
What we are looking for:
- Previous experience in an Sous Chef, Head Chef or Executive Chef role in a busy hotel or multifaceted kitchen operation.
- 3-5 years experience in similar operations, including a la carte, conferences, events including offsite catering.
- The preferred candidate should possess full availability, given the venue's operation over seven days a week, covering breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This commitment extends to working during school holidays, weekends, public holidays and special occasions.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to manage food and labor costs effectively
Candidates must have current full time Australian working rights. Only successful candidates will be contacted. Join us for an exciting career opportunity.
