Katoomba, Blue Mountains & Central West NSW
Chefs/Cooks (Hospitality & Tourism)
Full time
Highly Competitive Annual Salary Package
We have an exciting opportunity at Lilianfels Resort and Spa for a Head Chef to lead and inspire our talented kitchen team at Darley's Restaurant. Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will be an integral part of delivering our bespoke and personalised experience to our guests, whether it be for a conference, leisure group or for our dining offering.
About Lilianfels Located in the heart of the World Heritage Listed Blue Mountains National Park and just a 90 minutes drive from Sydney CBD is Lilianfels Resort & Spa.
With views across the historic formal English gardens and the escarpment of Jamison Valley in the background, Darley's Restaurant is Lilianfels Resort and Spa signature fine dining Blue Mountains restaurant, renowned for its fresh, local produce, fine wines and innovative cuisine.
The main dining room of Darley's restaurant seats up to 50 people and features two open ornate fireplaces, stunning leadlight windows, crystal chandeliers, luxurious designer wall prints, evocative artworks and plush furnishings that speak of style and grace.
About Salter Brothers Hospitality Salter Brothers Hospitality currently operates 16 retreat hotels and estates; more than 20 restaurant and bars; 8 Spa Anise spas and other wellness facilities; and Spicers Scenic Rim Trail, one of the largest ecotourism ventures in Queensland with 38 rooms over five campsites.
With plans for considerable growth in the near future this is your opportunityto join a luxury Hotel brand that is growing and evolving rapidly!
Here's what you'll do Lead and inspire the kitchen team to provide a quality and profitable dining experience that is in line with the vision of the restaurant; Lead by example to ensure the overall guest experience exceeds expectations; Design and execute menus for breakfast, lunch, dinner and events; Be a key member of the management team and work closely with the General Manager to ensure the overall success of your team and the retreat; Build our reputation for unforgettable dining and grazing experiences; Coach and mentor the kitchen team to develop their knowledge, passion and taste for excellence. How you will know you're the one Minimum of 2 years experience as a Head Chef in a la carte, high end dining environment; Must be a hands-on leader who is commitment to leading, training and developing your team; Experience in designing creative, innovative and award-winning menus; A proven track record of sourcing and producing the highest quality of food with knowledge of the local market and trends; A strong level of financial acumen to be able to confidently run a profitable and efficient kitchen. i.e. COG's, Labour %, all round budget management; Strong communication skills with an eye for detail. To apply online, please click on the Apply now button.
Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How much notice are you required to give your current employer? Are you willing to relocate for this role? Do you own or have regular access to a car?
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