In the heart of the unique viticultural region of Orange, New South Wales, this award-winning, 5-star winery is searching for a Head Chef to continue driving a very successful food program.
Servicing an intimate dining room, wine bar and events, this is a key role for our client to elevate their food offering!
The role:
- Collaborate with the owners and highly regarded hospitality consultant, developing high quality seasonal menus
- Lead, motivate and drive a positive kitchen culture and team of approximately 5 chefs.
- Food ordering & stock control, COGS and wage cost controls
- Food safety and kitchen management
- Ensure consistent high standards of all food items leaving the pass
- Maximise opportunities to increase revenue and collaborate with local businesses, community and events
- Foster strong relationships with local suppliers
- Previous Head Chef or Senior Sous experience in a premium, multifaceted kitchen operation
- Focus on locally sourced, fresh produce providing a story and sense of place for dining guests
- A positive and respectful leadership style
- Financial management skills with strong ability to manage food and labour costs
- $90,000 - $110,000 neg.
- Relocation assistance, plus 2-4 weeks of onsite accommodation
- Enjoy a lower cost of living in a thriving regional centre
- Work with high-quality fresh produce and a professional management team/owners
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Additional information
- Build on an already exceptional food program and offering
- Create seasonal menus around high-quality fresh produce
- Enjoy a lower cost of living in a thriving country town