Job Description Oaks Port Douglas Resort are looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to oversee the kitchen operations at our Oak & Vine Restaurant on a full-time basis. This integral position will be responsible for all aspects of running the busy and high preforming kitchen, as well as leading and guiding kitchen staff. Key Responsibilities Include: Supervising kitchen team members, ensuring excellence and consistency in the product delivered to customers. Development of new menus and associated costing. Running stock control and managing all BOH food and wage costs. Enforcing daily and weekly systems and procedures to ensure a high level of presentation, hygiene, service, and product quality. Ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations and food standards. Recruiting, inducting, training and rostering of BOH team members Qualifications 3 + years experience working as a Head Chef Formal culinary qualification Ability to manage a busy kitchen, with a high level of consistency and creativity Strong staff management experience, with the ability to lead, develop and motivate a high preforming team Extensive knowledge of OHS/HACCP within a kitchen environment Ability to work well in a high pressure, fast paced environment Be flexible to work a range of different shifts, including weekends Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Additional Information Join our positive and vibrant team and be rewarded with these team benefits: Highly competitive salary + onsite accommodation options available 50% discounts on accommodation across all Minor Hotel brands in Australia and New Zealand 20% team member's friend and family discount on accommodation across all Minor Hotel brands in Australia and New Zealand Additional paid leave including Birthday and Study leave. Educational Financial support may be available to those who undertake development relevant to the company's business requirements. NIB Insurance discounts Discount savings and cash back from over 400 popular retailers in Australia and New Zealand Entertainment and experience discounts (Opera Australia; Australia Zoo; BRG Brands- Experience oz, Adrenaline and RedBalloon) Discount on Furniture 50% off The Coffee Club VIP membership and discount on Minor Hotels F&B outlets across the globe Wellbeing programs with Uprise (EAP) Wellness Programs at Elysia Wellness retreat Accommodation, all F&B, all Wellness Activities, Spa Treatments (depends on length of program to how many) and Wellness one on one consults Laundry allowance for some roles* Our people drive the success of our business, so we will invest in your skills to allow you to grow and progress through your career. You'll feel at home as part of a close team who thrive on delivering exceptional guest experiences and working in a company focused on ensuring the best work place culture. Currently, we are only accepting applications from candidates who have working rights within Australia or New Zealand.
