Head Chef (Full-Time)

Lead the team at this busy country hotel in Clare, South Australia!
Bentley’s Hotel Trading Pty Ltd - trading as Bentley’s Hotel
Enjoy the perks of working for a supportive and rewarding group with Matthews Hospitality, a professional family-owned and operated hotel group.
Our core philosophy is making others feel good, feels great!
ABOUT US
We place great importance on being an employer of choice and offer excellent career opportunities including ongoing training and development; a competitive salary, recognition, and company discounts.

• Time off in lieu for overtime and public holidays worked
• $80,000 p.a plus Superannuation
• Chef 'Inspiration Days' and events in Adelaide, expenses paid
• Flexibility where possible over weekends and school holidays upon request
• A fun, friendly, and vibrant team
• Supportive, engaging, and responsive leadership and operations team

THE ROLE
This full-time salary role is an exciting opportunity is for a creative Head Chef who wants to lead and inspire a team! The primary role is to manage the day-to-day and strategic kitchen operations, lead with a hands-on style, and ensure the food offered on-site is delivered to an exceptional standard. The ideal candidate will have experience across all sections, a real drive for creating fresh seasonal specials, show flair, and embrace creativity. We are searching for someone who sees the importance of cooking that perfect Schnitzel or Salt and pepper Squid whilst being brave and trying different things.
The ideal candidate will have the flexibility to work over 7 days and public holidays as required. This busy hotel needs a Head Chef who thrives under pressure and has excellent communication and team management skills.

• Deliver to our client's high expectation of a premium experience
• Maintain an overall knowledge and passion for food

• Observation of and implementation of allergy awareness controls.
• Adhering to all relevant health and safety and food safety standards
• Menu development for bistro dining, functions, and events
• Oversee hotel kitchen operations reporting to the Venue Manager
• Taking responsibility for food production and versatility to lead teams across all operations where required
• Tightly monitor costs with special regard to portion control, waste minimization, and stock control
• Be an integral part of our passionate leadership team which is dedicated to creating memorable experiences
• Recruitment, retention, and rostering of staff
• Responsibility for supporting existing apprentices and encouraging new ones
• Maintaining a premium and consistent approach to all levels of food and service delivery.

ABOUT YOU
If you are a 'can-do' person, who thrives on new challenges; likes working in a team within a diverse environment; and consistently delivers to the highest quality, then you'll fit right in and we'd love to have you on our team!

• Trade qualified - Cert IV in Cookery
• Minimum two years experience as a Sous or Head Chef
• Team player, able to work autonomously, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining a positive outlook and professional manner
• Prior experience in a high paced & high-quality kitchen
• Modern, contemporary, and innovative culinary skills
• Strong knowledge of performance management principles and techniques
• Be motivated by a passion for quality and great service delivery
• Solid knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, technique, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• High levels of experience in scheduling, managing, mentoring, and training staff
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people (suppliers, customers, employees, and management)
• Have the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a calm and methodical manner

APPLYING
Have your resume and cover letter ready to upload and simply complete the application process by clicking the Apply Now button, we look forward to hearing from you!
Only applicants who live in South Australia and have unrestricted working rights in Australia will be considered.
Clare Valley
5453