Head Chef - Hobart Airport, SSP Australia

About SSP

SSP is one of world’s leading operators of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide. We are a UK-listed company with operations in 30+ countries.

SSP Australia and New Zealand are proud to collaborate with some of Australia’s most innovative chefs and their renowned brands, including Shane Delia with Biggie Smalls, Garry Mehigan with Mobo Moga, Luke Mangan with Luke’s Bistro, Frank Camorra with Movida and Bar Pulpo, and Raymond Capaldi with The Grace.

We are continuously redefining the travel hospitality experience and partner with additional leading hospitality brands such as St.ALi Coffee, Stone & Wood, Icebergs, LivEat, Roll’d, Veneziano Coffee, Sushi Jiro, Hungry Jacks, KFC and other well-established hospitality operators and franchises.

Our Hobart Airport operation is about to go through a significant redevelopment with multiple brand new, modern, locally inspired venues opening over the next 24 months. We employ over 50 team members; due to an internal promotion we are now looking for a Head Chef to lead the kitchen operation.

A position like this does not present itself very often – it is a rare opportunity for a talented, self-driven, career minded hospitality professional.

Our Hobart Head Chef can expect -

Excellent work life balance – majority Monday to Friday shifts.

To be involved in multiple new venue openings over the next 24 months featuring local Tasmanian produce and well-known Tasmanian hospitality brands.

Eight new hospitality venues located across a refurbished and expanded Hobart Airport.

An energetic team with a great culture.

Job Description

Working closely with the Hobart Airport senior operations Assistant General Manager and with support from the National Culinary Team, you will manage, inspire and drive the kitchen team to create a great dining experience for our guests delivering consistent, high-quality food and memorable dining experiences.

Create a food safe environment by adhering to, enforcing and further development of our Food Safety Program.

Have a genuine passion for what you do, keeping up to date with Australian and International food trends, resulting in innovative menu development.

Developing positive customer relations through interacting with our guests and being the face of the kitchen.

Manage department operations, including budgeting, rostering, forecasting, resource planning, food costs, waste management & monthly stocktakes.

Foster positive relationships with key managers, department heads, suppliers and Hobart Airport Management to meet business needs.

Coaching and developing your team to succeed professionally via close communication with your team members, personal development plans, appraisals, training as well as reward and recognition programs.

Maintaining all company compliances by ensuring documentation is up to date (Food licenses, compliance, WHS, etc)

Qualifications

An experienced head chef or similar role as a senior chef (minimum of 12 months experience in a similar role), preferably with knowledge of the Cafe, Restaurant & retail sector environments.

Excellent communication skills and a professional attitude.

A proven ability to recruit, motivate and train successful teams and the capability of planning and reporting your strategy in achieving these goals

A progressive, creative professional who remains pragmatic and focused in an ever-changing and challenging fast-paced environment.

You will have a fun attitude and a generous approach to developing your team.

Sound knowledge of business reporting

Must hold current Food Safety Supervisor certificate

Access to your own transportation (Outside of public transport)

Additional Information

In addition to the opportunity to grow and develop your career potential, we provide free parking & meals

We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you are most welcome to let us know

What you will enjoy:

Work Your Way - We adjust to your lifestyle and meet you where you are, this is primarily a Monday to Friday role

Learn Your Way - Personal development plans, yearly appraisals and career progression opportunities nationally

Gain amazing exposure working with an industry leader.