Head Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Gold Coast, QLD, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
If you are a senior chef thinking about kerja luar negara, here is a Head Chef role on the Gold Coast in Queensland. A local hospitality group needs one chef to lead the kitchens of two venues side by side. The first is an award-winning grill house known for smoked barbecue, steaks and burgers. The second is a 1920s-style cocktail lounge serving premium tapas for sharing and hosting private functions.
You would report to the Executive Chef, lead the menus and team, and keep costs and stock under control. The group welcomes applicants who need visa sponsorship and will support the right candidate through the process where applicable.
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Key Responsibilities
- Create and refresh dishes for both menus, seasonal specials included, while keeping cost in check
- Coach and inspire the team of sous chefs, cooks and kitchen hands, giving training and feedback
- Supervise prep and cooking at the grill and smoker, and support the line in rush periods
- Keep every plate consistent in quality, flavour, presentation and portion
- Run a clean, organised and safe kitchen that meets hygiene, food safety and allergen standards
- Control inventory, purchasing and storage to reduce waste, and compare food and labour spending with the budget
- Prepare shift rosters for lunch, dinner and late nights
- Plan and run functions, banquet menus and private events, coordinating with front of house so service is timely
Requirements & Eligibility
- Proven work history as a Head Chef, Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, a culinary arts qualification or formal training of an equivalent standard
- Experience in kitchens that are high-volume and fast-paced
- Know-how in American-style BBQ, smoking and grilling premium steaks is highly desirable
- Evidence of keeping food and labour costs on budget
- Strong understanding of ordering systems, stock control and dealing with suppliers
- Catering experience for functions and banquets, plus a good grasp of food safety and allergen management
- Able to handle physically demanding work, including long hours standing and lifting heavy items
- Open to flexible hours such as evenings, weekends and public holidays
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