About The Continental - Sorrento

Having undergone a monumental restoration, The Continental Sorrento has reopened as a premier hospitality destination of Australia. A multi-faceted offering caters for a broad range of patrons of all ages. Our venues include Conti Bar, Beer Garden, Beach Rd Promenade, Atrium restaurant and bar, Barlow cocktail bar, award winning Audrey's restaurant, multiple function & events spaces, and an opulent pool deck.

The Continental Sorrento team, led by General Manager Luke Murphy, in collaboration with the KICKON Group, delivers world class food, beverage and customer service setting a new benchmark for excellence in the hospitality industry.

About Team Conti

We all know that in hospitality it is not only what you do, but who you do it with that counts. We are a passionate team of professionals who are truly invested in our people's success and believe in leading our teams from the front. We value courage, alignment, visibility and a caring approach. It is our purpose to create the environment in which our people feel proud & inspired to deliver amazing experiences.

About Your Role

‘Beach Road’, consists of our Conti Bar, Beer Garden, Promenade and Barlow. It turns over 8 Figures annually in F&B. As Head Chef you will manage a brigade of up to 25 Chefs, and the production kitchen that services the outlet.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate Chef who is genuinely invested in delivering unforgettable moments to our guests and building an incredible culture within their team.

We are also seeking a Sous Chef to assist the Head Chef on Beach Road. This position will be instrumental in supporting the Head Chef.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Experience in a similar role

Highly adaptable and able to perform and lead in high-pressure service periods.

Experience in controlling (COS and Labour Budgets)

Experience in costing and ordering platforms (TANDA, Lightspeed, CTB exposure preferred)

IT skills (Microsoft office)

People skills in communication and management

Demonstrated ability in building effective relationships with guests and their Team.

Super organisational skills & great time management abilities.

Genuine interest in the day-to-day operations of a large scale, fast-paced operation.

Exceptional communication and presentation.

People management & training experience.

Systems knowledge; the ability to work with numerous platforms with ease & solid rostering experience.

Available and willing to work a rotating roster including weekends, public holidays, opening and closing shifts.

An open mind, be solution-centric and exude warmth with a genuine, good character.

ESSENTIAL:

Rostering and labour /budget control

People management

Food costing and wastage control experience

Food Safety and compliance management and supervision

Menu design

DESIRABLE:

Exposure to in house systems:

Cooking the Books

TENZO

TANDA

Lightspeed

About the Offer:

Exceptional remuneration package

Extensive career progression opportunities

Access to accredited training programs

Mentorship and development from industry leaders

Extensive staff benefits

About the Candidate:

Must be a passionate leader who brings positive energy to the team everyday

An understanding of service skills and the ability to prioritise guest requests

Capable of building positive relationships with guests and staff

Exceptional communication and presentation

Must be a passionate foodie, and bring that passion to the team and the food daily

Available and willing to work weekends, public holidays, and school holidays