What’s in it for you
Join our Western fine dining team and take the next step in your culinary career. You'll have the opportunity to lead a passionate team and grow your expertise in a professional environment that values quality, creativity, and continuous development.
We are looking for someone who is
- Proven expertise in leading Western cuisine kitchens within premium fine dining environments.
- An experienced leader who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality, consistency, and presentation.
- A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.
- Calm under pressure and able to lead by example.
- Strong people management skills, with success in mentoring and developing junior kitchen team members.
- Creative, proactive, and committed to continuous learning and improvement.
- Able to work split shifts, including weekends and public holidays, on a 5-day work week.
Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Support the Head of Culinary in the day-to-day management of kitchen operations.
- Lead, supervise, and mentor the kitchen team to ensure high performance and consistency.
- Prepare and present high-quality Western fine dining dishes in accordance with established standards.
- Ensure food quality, presentation, hygiene, and safety standards are consistently maintained.
- Assist with menu planning, recipe development, and seasonal offerings.
- Monitor inventory, control food costs, and minimize wastage.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment.
- Collaborate with the front-of-house team to deliver an exceptional guest dining experience.
- Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and workplace health and safety regulations.