Are you an experienced chef looking for an opportunity to help create an incredible culinary experience in a restaurant at a new luxury boutique hotel, The Clairfield Hotel?

Gigi's Restaurant in Mudgee is looking for an extraordinary Chef de Partie to join the team that will deliver food for two outlets (a premium 70 seat restaurant and laidback 30 seat lounge bar), building on the reputation to establish the brand at the forefront of cuisine in the area.

This is a unique opportunity to work with Sam Potter, our Head Chef who is creating elevated yet approachable cuisine using high quality locally sourced produce. We would like you to help create the restaurant that Mudgee locals want to recommend to friends and family first.

In addition to a competitive salary package, we offer the opportunity to work in a brand-new, state-of-the-art kitchen.

About us:

We are a small family run business who believe in supporting and looking after our team. Creating unique experiences for our guests, helping our team grow and putting smiles on faces is what drives us.

About the property:

The new hotel consists of 56 rooms (with 13 luxurious upper-level rooms), a heated pool, steam room, gym, wellness centre (with infrared saunas and float tanks), grand reception, restaurant, bar and small conference room.

Your start date will be as soon as practical.

Your Candidate Profile:

2+ years of experience as a Chef de Partie

Undertake and supervise daily food preparation in anticipation and response of service requirements.

Prepare ingredients, recipes, and menu items according to established standards and recipes.

Carrying out quality checks on food supplies to ensure quality and freshness.

Work closely with other members of the kitchen team, to ensure smooth operations during service period

Assisting with training and supervision for the kitchen team, ensuring the highest quality standards are met.

Communicate effectively with front of house staff.

Cleaning of kitchen equipment, food preparation areas and storage areas, complying with the highest standards of cleanliness.

What we can offer:

Attractive remuneration package ($70,000-$78,000) commensurate with experience

Flexible work arrangements and annual leave

Relocation assistance

Staff accommodation in Mudgee

Training and development

Interviews can be conducted online or in Mudgee.

If you are an ambitious, innovative, and experienced chef looking to help create something unique we want to hear from you.

Please submit your cover letter, with answers to the questions, and resume, telling us why you think we're a good fit for you. Also, include what experience you have had that will help you deliver something exceptional.