Head Chef - Olinda Creek Hotel - Vic

Head Chef - Olinda Creek Hotel

• Competitive salary package plus half-yearly bonus
• Rotational rosters | A mixture of day & night, as well as weekdays & weekends
• Great discounts across ALH Venues and Woolworths Group, including BWS and Big W

Love your local? We'd love to chatAt the gateway to the Yarra Valley, the Olinda Creek Hotel is a local favourite in the hills of Lilydale.Sitting on the Maroondah Highway, in the main strip of town, we've been serving locals, friends and families for years. We're the perfect place for families to meet for an overdue long lunch, for mates to catch up over a beer and to watch the game, and to celebrate a milestone birthday or special event. We're everything a local should be and more.Sound good? Read on.This is a brilliant opportunity to become a Head Chef.As a Head Chef you will be responsible both for managing the operation of the kitchen, with accountability for the achievement of the kitchen's success and maximising business growth and sustainability opportunities by both fulfilling and building upon the Venue's guests food experiences.What you'll do:

• Run the pass during busy service times to ensure the timely and accurate preparation of dishes to surpass guest expectations
• Menu planning, inventory management and food preparation
• Provide guidance and mentorship to the kitchen team, fostering a positive and productive working environment
• Create and manage staff rosters
• Manage food safety and ensure adherence to compliance and safety standards

What you'll need:

• Previous experience working as a Head Chef or similar role in a high-volume establishment
• Ability to lead effective teams and build a positive culture
• Extensive knowledge of culinary techniques, ingredients, and kitchen equipment
• Operational experience to achieve financial and business targets
• Trade Cooking qualifications
• The desire to be part of a fun, productive and professional team

The perks are good too!
An exclusive discount card for our ALH pubs, BWS, Dan Murphy's, Woolworths, Big W and other Endeavour Group brands * Endeavour Wellbeing Support Program * Paid parental leave for permanent team members * Annual Share Purchase Plan for eligible team members * Awards Nights * Service Recognition Program * Grow your career within ALH and the wider Endeavour Group network!If this gig excites you - and you're close-enough on the requirements - go on, throw your hat in the ring!We are together creators
We're big, but part of something much bigger. ALH is in good company, sitting alongside the likes of Dan Murphy's, BWS, Pinnacle Drinks within the Endeavour Group. Together we create the moments that bring millions of people together. And together we have more fun, create more opportunities, and score a lot more goals. We're serious about having a good time - creating a safe, inclusive and fun place to rock up to. We're all about creating a more sociable future, together - for our customers and each other.#WeAreTogetherCreators#ComeAsYouAre#DreamBig#FeelTheEnergy#LeaveYourMark#ALH#EndeavourGroupEveryone's welcome, come as you are
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