Head Chef
Head Chef
- Full time role working predominantly Monday to Friday with some weekends for events during the year.
- Leadership opportunity for someone with experience leading hospitality teams in an educational environment
Chartwells are specialists in providing catering and hospitality services in education. Our goal is to provide engaging and nutritious dining solutions tailored to support academic achievement at the highest levels.
THE POSITION
- Oversee a multifaceted catering operation, delivering everything from refined daily meals to large-scale, high-end functions and special events.
- Plan, supervise, and monitor the food production across residential, retail, functions and events activity across campuses
- Maintain the highest standards of food quality and presentation
- Lead, develop and inspire a team of culinary talents
- Actively maintain a high standard of food safety, HACCP, allergen awareness, and OHS
- Oversee inventory, procurement, cost control and minimize food wastage
- Hands-on leadership, mentoring, and team development
THE PERSON
- Hold Chef’s Trade Qualifications, with a strong passion for culinary excellence.
- An experienced and creative chef with a genuine passion for delivering exceptional food experiences.
- Thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments with excellent organisational skills.
- Possesses strong leadership abilities, capable of effectively managing and inspiring a team.
- Dedicated to maintaining the highest culinary standards while embracing innovation and food trends.
- Has a proactive, client-focused attitude and a drive for delivering superior results.
- Ability to obtain or have a valid working with children's check
- Experience leading hospitality teams in an educational setting
THE BENEFITS
- Competitive salary with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Be part of a leading transformational organization with a dynamic and supportive team culture.
- Opportunity to lead and shape the future of a café-style business while showcasing your culinary expertise.
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers
- Over 100 retail and lifestyle discounts
- A supportive environment that values innovation, leadership, and quality
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