We are a small but growing hospitality group, run by highly passionate people that want to do the business of hospitality differently, putting our people front & center and responsible for the operation, with us providing guidance and assistance where necessary to enable you to grow in your career as a superstar of hospitality, as well as helping us delivery our hospitality vision. The Location? Blue Lake Eatery & Bar is located in the town of Lake Tekapo, a thriving town in the Mackenzie basin, a stunning part of the country with plenty to offer all year round, with multiple ski fields close by, lakes and endless outdoor activities. What are we offering? We provide a new are different approach to hospitality, coaching our people to progress and succeed through a hands off style of management with extensive training and career development opportunities. Operating in an ever improving highly systemised environment with open book management at its core. We offer a competitive base salary and bonus system that is open and transparent with clear goals to achieve. Each member of our team is provided with the opportunities to upskill and learn how to run a successful hospitality business with long term pathways to ownership. Who are we looking for? We have a exciting opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic & adaptable chef with a willingness to learn and develop their skill set to run the day to day operations of the venue and its future upcoming developments. This would be perfect for those who are highly motivated career minded hospitality professional that is keen to develop and manage a high performing team. Blue Lake Eatery & Bar welcomes you to enquire about the role of Head Chef We offer: Training & career advancement opportunities Great remuneration Performance Incentive Scheme Business & leadership skills development Input to the venue & business The tech stuff Role: Head Chef Salary: $75,000-$85,000 per year, plus performance incentives (approx $6,000-$15,000 per year) Permanent Full Time Employment: Minimum of 40hrs per week rostered for 5 days per week roster between 10am and 12am Location: Lake Tekapo, Blue Lake Eatery & Bar Qualifications/:Experience: At least 5 years Commercial Kitchen Experience. Job Decription: To lead and develop the menus and kitchen team while managing the day-to-day operation of the kitchen. Examples of tasks and duties as below Ensure all chefs are familiar with the day's requirements. Ensure the necessary stocks are on hand at the right quality and quantity. Ensure all staff are treated fairly and with courtesy. Ensure timetables, leave rosters and attendance registers are up to date. Ensure all statutory, as well as establishment, hygiene regulations are strictly adhered to. Ensure all maintenance problems are promptly reported and followed up. Ensure all communications between restaurant and kitchen run smoothly. Ensure each cook receives the correct orders for the appropriate tables. Ensure each dish leaving the kitchen is checked for quality, quantity, presentation and correct temperature. Ensure regular on-the-job training is conducted so that subordinate staff perform their duties correctly. Any other duties the employer may reasonably require. Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad . Sign in to start saving jobs in your profile. Don't have a Jora account? Register with: Do you want to receive recommendations for similar jobs? #J-18808-Ljbffr