Executive Chef
Executive Chef
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Job Description
Were seeking an experienced and passionate Executive Chef to lead our culinary team and drive our restaurant Irish pub room service and conference & events offerings to new heights.
The Executive Chef will manage the kitchens daily operations ensuring highquality food preparation and presentation that meets customer expectations.
This role involves menu development team leadership cost management and adherence to Australian food safety and occupational health and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Menu Planning and Development
- Design seasonal and innovative menus that reflect contemporary tastes and trends.
- Collaborate with food suppliers to source WA local highquality locallysourced ingredients.
- Adapt menus based on guest feedback and seasonal availability.
- Food Preparation and Presentation
- Oversee the preparation cooking and presentation of all food to maintain the highest quality.
- Ensure portion sizes plating and garnishing are consistent with restaurant pub and conference and events standards.
- Maintain awareness of current culinary trends and apply them to keep menus fresh and innovative.
- Conference & Events Execution
- Plan coordinate and supervise all food preparation and presentation for functions including banquets conferences and corporate events.
- Maintain flexibility to adjust offerings and layouts based on guest feedback event type and the scale of service required.
- Ensure smooth collaboration with frontofhouse teams to align event timelines and service standards.
- Team Management and Leadership
- Recruit train and supervise kitchen staff including sous chefs line cooks and kitchen assistants.
- Promote a positive work environment and lead by example in following HACCP & health and safety standards.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and provide training and mentoring to staff to develop their skills.
- Cost Management and Inventory Control
- Monitor and control kitchen costs including food labour and waste.
- Establish and maintain budgets and provide reports on costs productivity and kitchen performance.
- Manage inventory including ordering receiving and stock rotation.
- Food Safety and Compliance
- Ensure all food preparation storage and handling meet Australian food safety standards including HACCP principles.
- Maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen environment with a strict focus on occupational health and safety regulations.
- Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure compliance with safety and sanitation requirements.
- Customer Satisfaction
- Collaborate with frontofhouse staff to understand and cater to customer preferences and dietary requirements.
- Respond to guest feedback and make menu adjustments to improve the dining experience.
Qualifications :
Qualifications
- Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
- At least 5 years of experience in a senior culinary position with a minimum of 2 years as an Executive Chef.
- Knowledge of Australian food safety standards including HACCP and familiarity with local suppliers.
- Strong leadership organizational and time management skills.
Additional Requirements
- Availability to work evenings weekends and public holidays.
- Ability to handle highpressure situations and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
