6ers & Sevens in the Fortitude Valley is currently seeking a Head Chef to leads its Kitchen

Salary $80000 -$85000

Key responsibilities:

The Head Chef is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of food operations, including team leadership and management, budget and cost management, implementing strategies to maximize sales and profitability, compliance and to continuously improve the customer experience.

• Actively manage all duties relevant to food from open, day-to-day operations through to close
• Manage, lead, motivate, train and develop staff
• Manage roster and labor costs to maximize efficiency and venue profitability
• Manage all costs within budget, identify cost efficiencies
• Manage supplier product, quality and price
• Manage stock and venue par levels
• Manage compliance with food safety legislation and regulation
• Ensure that hygiene, health, safety and safety rules are followed
• Ensure all policies, processes and procedures are effectively communicated and followed
• Work with the Executive chef on menu development

Required qualifications, skills and experience:

• A minimum of a Certificate III in commercial cookery
• Current food safety supervisor certificate (or willing to obtain)

• A high level of knowledge and understanding of food safety requirements and legislation
• Time management with the ability to communicate effectively
• The ability to lead, create and maintain a positive team environment
• Proactive with the ability to multitask and work in high pressure environments

• Experience with menu planning, recipe development and promotional dishes
• Maintaining stock control
• Staff Employment, training and development
• Experience in a similar role

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