Taipa Beach Resort, nestled on the picturesque Doubtless Bay, offers a unique blend of serene beachside relaxation and easy access to Northland's attractions.
Guests can unwind by the beach or pool and explore nearby historic sites, scenic walks, and cultural experiences just moments away.This resort provides a wide array of accommodations, including studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments, amounting to a total of 32 bedrooms.
Moreover, it features a vibrant conference and events venue.
As Head Chef, you will play a pivotal role in creating memorable culinary experiences for our guests, ensuring that the highest standards of food quality, trends, taste, and presentation are met.ResponsibilitiesAbility to run multiple outlets including restaurant, conference, and events.Be a great leader with excellent communication skills.Manage kitchen employees through rostering, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating, and hiring.Collaborate with the Food & Beverage Manager and Front Office to ensure seamless coordination and execution of food service and events.Develop menus with the 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.Lead the team in a hands-on and positive way, actively encouraging team retention and development through effective training, succession planning, and multi-skilling.Ensure effective food inventory practices through proper storage, stock rotation, and purchasing.Identify risks and take immediate action to resolve them.Monitor and control departmental expenditures to meet operational standards while maintaining the annual budget.Plan and manage the procurement, production, preparation, and presentation of all food in a safe, sanitary, cost-effective manner.Maintain great organizational skills and the ability to problem-solve and make decisions.Maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.Understand current Health & Safety obligations, ensuring the kitchen is fully compliant with SOPs, 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 inquiries.RequirementsExperience working in high-volume kitchens & leading large teams while building a great culture and kitchen environment.Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.Current Food Safety Handling Certificate.Hotel industry knowledge is a distinct advantage.Demonstrated commercial capability to drive profit, control costs, and build customer loyalty.
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