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Form of workHead Chef | National Gallery of Australia
The National Gallery of Australia, a distinguished cultural institution in Canberra, is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our culinary team with a primary focus on delivering exceptional catering for a variety of events.
- Join a highly resourced and professional hospitality team
- Deliver high profile and innovative events to senior stakeholders and customers
- Opportunity to work at scale and develop your skills
Our Company
Trippas White Group is a leading hospitality company, which operates from premium locations such as the Sydney Opera House, Taronga Zoo, Centennial Parklands, Walsh Bay Kitchen, Sydney Tower, Royal Botanic Gardens and various educational settings and airport lounges across Australia. We take great care that our services meet the status and expectations of these prominent, iconic landmarks. Working for Trippas White Group not only means experience at one premium venue but opens endless possibilities to a vast array of food concepts across Australia.
What will you bring?
To be successful in the role, you will ideally bring the following:
- A qualified chef with at least 3 years’ experience in high quality hospitality venues
- Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and service peers
- Strong experience in event catering, café, restaurants and/or banqueting operations
- Drive innovation, follow and adopt culinary trends
- Demonstrated leadership and experience in being part of professional kitchen team
- Exceptional team leading qualities and experience
- Ability to operate as a Food Safety Supervisor
- Experience in delivering an upmarket café food offer
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Day to day production and assisting with oversight of all food produced and served.
- Production of a range of contemporary cuisines and service styles including buffets, formal dinners and cocktail parties.
- Financial and operational management of the kitchens, including all compliance requirements
- Ensuring only the very highest standards of food presentation & creativity
- Recruiting, inducting, and training staff as required
- Assisting with the management of staffing requirements and rosters
- Follows company procedures and policy when handling employee grievances or undertaking disciplinary actions.
- Stock Management – ordering & replenishing stock
- Supervises and co-ordinates kitchen
- Brief staff daily on all aspects of food service
- Work according to safe work procedures, effectively maintained
- Maintain compliance for both customer and Trippas White Group
To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:
- Proven and successful background in kitchen and team management
- A focus on providing excellent contemporary food!
- Strong understanding of all aspects of menu planning disciplines
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced, dynamic work environment.
- Highly developed leadership skills with strong human resource skills
- Strong knowledge of food handling and hygiene principles
- Computer literate (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and other ordering systems
Qualifications:
- Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
- Current Food Handler's Certificate
- Current AFP Police Check
Benefits and Culture
- Supportive and inclusive culture.
- A professional and safe working environment
- Good employee benefits and entitlements.
- Competitive salary
Trippas White Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
