Head Chef - National Portrait Gallery Canberra

An exciting opportunity exists for a passionate Head Chef to lead the culinary team at the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra, overseeing all kitchen operations at a venue with a strong focus on delivering quality events, as well as running a busy Café. The Venue cuisine is eclectic, producing a wide range of international dishes while keeping up with current food trends, giving our customers a memorable dining experience.

Benefits

• Great work/life balance
• Attractive remuneration package commensurate with experience
• Career development opportunities
• Support when needed from head office or other venues
• A friendly and motivated team environment
• Be part of a growing hospitality group

The Role

Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Head Chef works independently with the support of the management team.

The role will oversee and ensure the smooth running of cafe and event operations, including 

• Kitchen Administration
• Food and Labour costs and controls
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Workplace Health and hygiene
• Staff management and recruitment
• Food production for both the Café and all event functions
• Producing a range of corporate catering which are picked up from the site and dropped to the client
• Maintain and develop a loyal team through effective communication and inspirational leadership

 Essentials

• Qualifications in Cookery – Diploma level preferred
• Minimum of three years in a leadership role, ideally from a hotel background
• Enjoy working in a hands on, busy environment, including events, and a true passion for cooking
• A keen eye for detail and a positive and proactive approach
• Great communication skills
• Strong and detailed business acumen for kitchen operations
• Proven ability to lead by example and foster a creative and organised environment where team members take pride in their work
• Excellent organisational skills with a proven ability to plan for the future
• Motivated, with a drive to challenge yourself daily and deliver the very best
• Adhere to WHS standards, training your staff to do the same