Harbour View Hotel is a well-established hospitality venue renowned for its welcoming atmosphere, quality food offerings, and exceptional customer service. Located in a vibrant waterfront setting, the hotel attracts a diverse clientele of locals, tourists, families, and corporate guests. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality dining experiences, we are committed to culinary excellence, innovation, and maintaining the highest standards across its food operations. We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and oversee all aspects of food preparation and kitchen management. Key Responsibilities Plan, develop and update seasonal menus that align with customer expectations and business objectives. Lead and supervise the kitchen brigade, providing training, mentoring and performance management. Prepare and cook high-quality meals while ensuring consistency in presentation, taste and portion control. Manage kitchen operations, including rostering, workflow coordination and delegation of duties. Monitor food quality, stock levels and kitchen productivity to ensure efficient service delivery. Order, receive and manage food supplies while maintaining appropriate inventory levels and minimising wastage. Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, hygiene standards and workplace health and safety requirements. Control food and labour costs to achieve budgetary targets and maximise profitability. Liaise with management regarding menu planning, promotions, special events and customer feedback. Maintain a clean, organised and well-functioning kitchen environment. Skills and Experience Relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent. Minimum three years' experience in a senior kitchen leadership role. Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, menu development and kitchen operations. Proven ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced hospitality environment. Excellent organisational, communication and time-management skills. Sound understanding of food safety and workplace health and safety requirements. What We Offer Competitive salary package. Opportunity to lead an established kitchen team. Supportive management and positive workplace culture. Long-term career development opportunities within a growing hospitality business. If you are a passionate culinary professional with strong leadership skills and a commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences, we encourage you to apply. Click “Apply for this job” to register your interest in this fulltime salaried position with a starting salary $100K (plus super)
