Head Chef

This Position is for Australian residents only or applicants who have the legal right to work in Australia, visa sponsorship opportunities are not available. As the Head Chef, you are responsible for managing all aspects of the kitchen to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. The Head Chef will also be required to ensure that all operational, quality, and administrative functions are carried out properly. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards. Manage all aspects of the kitchen including operational, quality and administrative functions. Actively seek verbal feedback from customers on a regular basis and respond to all guest queries in a timely and efficient manner. Maintain good communication and work relationships in all hotel areas. Ensure that staffing levels are maintained to cover business demands. Recruit, manage, train and develop the kitchen team. Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety and food safety legislation. Ensure maintenance, hygiene and hazard issues are dealt with in a timely manner. Manage financial performance of the department so all planning is in line with hotel objectives. Regular review of all menus with management to confirm offerings are in line with market trends. The Head Chef serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. Experience leading a kitchen and developing team members. Experience managing food costs & menu engineering. Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills. Accountable, resilient, approachable and open minded. Committed to delivering a high level of customer service. Ability to work under pressure. Intermediate food hygiene qualification. Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations. Knowledge of current food trends.