Hana Lodge and Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel are seeking an innovative and dedicated Head Chef's to lead their kitchens', Located in a stunning lakeside setting, our hotels offer unforgettable views and a luxury dining experience that captures the essence of locally inspired cuisine. We're looking for chef's who brings creativity, leadership, and a passion for exceptional food.
We have 2 full time positions available, these roles are suited for an experienced Head Chef or a Sous Chef wanting to step up in their career.
As Head Chef, you will play a pivotal role in creating memorable culinary experiences for our guest, ensuring that the highest standards of food quality, trends, taste, and presentation are meet.
Responsibilities: To be a great leader with excellent communication skills.Manage kitchen employees through rostering, training, coaching, evaluating and hiring.Collaborate with Food & Beverage and Front Office to ensure seamless coordination and execution of food service and events.Develop menus with latest trends and variety showcasing a fusion of international flavors.Monitor presentation of all foods served to guests and ensure that appearance and quality are consistently maintained.Leading the team in a hands on and positive way.Actively encourage team retention and development through effective training, succession planning and multi-skilling.Ensure effective food inventory practices through proper storage, stock rotation and purchasing.Ensure all risks are identified and immediate action taken to resolve.Monitor and control departmental expenditures to ensure meeting operational standards while maintaining annual budget.Plan and manage the procurement, production, preparation and presentation of all food in the hotel in a safe, sanitary, cost-effective manner.To have great organizational skills and the ability to problem solve and make decisions. Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.Understanding of current Health & Safety obligations, ensuring the Kitchen is fully compliant to the SOP's, Policies, procedures, and service standards. Expedite peak meal periods by maintaining a 'hands on' approach.Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by the General Manager.Assist with any guest inquiry. Experience: 2 years' experience as Head Chef or Sous Chef.Current Food Safety Handling Certificate.Hotel Industry knowledge a distinct advantageHighly organised, with good computer literacy in Microsoft Products (excel, word, powerpoint) and food safety software. We invite you to apply for the opportunity by submitting your application to [email protected]