Chef

Job description

We are looking for an energetic and passionate Chef to join our wonderful environment up the West Coast The Chef will be the face of the kitchen.

Requirements

• Qualifications / Certificates in Cheffing, Food Training or similar
• Previous chef / food training is a must
• Conference / banqueting experience
• Previous experience running a kitchen as a Head Chef / Kitchen Manager / Exec Chef
• Experience running a busy pass
• Experience in recipes
• Experience in costings on various systems eg: Materials control, Clubmaster, Micros etc
• Good communication skills
• Ability to interact professionally with guests and staff.
• Hands on approach, not a stand back leader
• A leader, problem solver, thinking outside of the box
• Excellent planning and organising skills
• Drivers licence and own vehicle
• Strong Computer skills with Excel
• Well groomed and presentable

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations across all estate outlets (clubhouse restaurant, halfway house, function/banqueting kitchen, bar snacks, etc.)
• Plan and update menus seasonally, balancing member preferences, food cost, and local ingredient availability
• Manage food and labour costs against budget; monitor GP% and portion control
• Order stock, manage supplier relationships, and control inventory to minimise waste
• Ensure consistent food quality, plating standards, and service timing across all outlets
• Supervise, train, and roster kitchen staff (sous chefs, line cooks, kitchen porters)
• Maintain HACCP/food safety compliance, hygiene standards, and kitchen health & safety
• Plan and execute catering for golf days, tournaments, member events, weddings, and functions
• Liaise with F&B manager/GM on member feedback, special dietary requests, and event briefs
• Manage kitchen equipment maintenance and report on repairs/replacements needed
• Recruit and develop kitchen team; conduct performance reviews
• Handle daily/weekly stock takes and reconcile with POS/sales data
• Ensure compliance with relevant labour and food safety legislation
• Training and development of staff

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