Executive Chef - Carlton, Victoria

Job summary

The restaurant at the Flagstaff property is to be rebranded and will become a stand-alone Signature Restaurant with its own identity within the EVT Portfolio. This newly created role will assist the Area Executive Chef as the EVT portfolio grows in the region and have a laser focus on how we grow the restaurant brand & most importantly, Conference & Events.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to consistently deliver high-quality food across all hotel outlets, including the restaurant, buffet breakfast, and conference & events.
• Ensure all kitchen operations run smoothly by effectively rostering staff, managing labour costs, and maintaining appropriate staffing levels.
• Collaborate with the General Manager and F&B team on menu development, ensuring offerings are seasonal, cost-effective, and aligned with the hotel's casual dining direction.
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and OH&S standards, ensuring a clean and safe working environment at all times.
• Oversee stock rotation, inventory control, and the efficient use of supplies to minimise waste and control food costs.
• Supervise and support the kitchen brigade, delegating tasks appropriately and fostering a productive, team-oriented culture.
• Monitor and maintain the functionality and cleanliness of all kitchen equipment and workspaces.
• Stay up to date with culinary trends and incorporate innovative ideas into menus to enhance the guest experience.
• Recruit, train, and develop kitchen staff, conducting regular performance reviews and ensuring ongoing skills development.
• Represent the kitchen professionally in all interdepartmental communications and contribute to the overall success of the hotel's food and beverage operations.

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