Head Chef - Western Kitchen

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled and talented chef to join our innovative kitchen team. In this hands on role you will directly report to the Executive Assistant Manager i/c Food & Beverage whilst overseeing the day to day kitchen operations of our De Baun & Co Pub and our Banquet and Events. You will ensure that the quality of food served in both these departments is of the highest standard along with maintaining food cost of sales is in line with budget.

Duties and Responsibilities (but are not limited to the following):

• Passion for refined cooking
• Oversee menu planning and initiate effective cost analysis of all menu items
• To monitor all costs and recommend / institute measures to control them.
• Ensuring food cost of sales is in line within budget and management expectations.
• Ensure that the quality of food arriving into the hotel is of the highest quality.
• Ensure that the Department Operational Budget is strictly adhered to.
• Manage and maintain quality food standards at all times.
• Manage and maintain oversight of all kitchen hygiene and safety protocols
• As the Head Chef - Western Kitchen you will assume the role of Supervisor National Food Safety Standard 3.2.2A
• Manage and maintain oversight of all rostering and manpower expenses.
• Manage and maintain effective working relations with fellow brigade members, hotel staff, hotel management and suppliers at all times.
• Ability to work well under pressure and multi task at all times.
• Ability to support the team effectively along with coaching, counselling and mentoring team members.
• Prepare and present menu items showing variety and flair, within the cost margins specified by the hotel.
• Assist senior brigade members with menu preparation and ensuring adequate supplies are available for expected service.
• Ensure strict stock rotation and minimum wastage. Have stock control procedures implemented and maintained
  

To be considered for this exciting position, you must possess the following:

• At least 2 years' experience as a qualified Head Chef in a similar operation
• Have a minimum of 2 years extensive experience in hotel Banquet and Events kitchen operations.
• Possess all relevant industry and trade certifications
• Excellent technical knowledge with experience in all cooking techniques and style.
• Certified National Food Safety Standard 3.2.2A - Food Handler and Supervisor Training

You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job.

NOTE: Only successful applicants will be contacted

About The Melbourne Hotel.
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Staying true to our heritage, we have retained the original grandeur of the Melbourne Hotels 1897 design, whilst the addition of the new modern architectural build reflects the ever-changing landscape of our city.

Expect a unique hotel experience. We cut through the noise to make things simple, giving our guests a bespoke stay with a personal touch. There are no cookie-cutter approaches here. We offer a mix of 73 heritage and contemporary guest rooms and a superb range of food and beverage venues including The DeBaun & Co pub, Grand Orient Restaurant, Aurora Rooftop Bar, Keisuke Ramen Noodle Bar and extensive banqueting rooms.