Peppers Blue on Blue, 123 Sooning Street, Nelly Bay, Queensland, Australia Req #3249Thursday, 31 October 2024Peppers Blue on Blue Resort situated on Magnetic Island located just 25 minutes by ferry from Townsville. The resort, overlooking the Coral Sea offers a range of guest rooms, suites, one, two and three bedroom apartments. Offering a large lagoon style pool and on-site dining at Boardwalk Restaurant & Bar, a favourite for both locals and visitors to the Island. On your days off, enjoy all the island & local area has to offer - hike, bike ride, fish or explore and dive the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park!PurposeAs Head Chef, you are the leader in our world of culinary creations! Your guidance and expertise are instrumental in nurturing your kitchen team's talents as they craft delectable dishes that linger in the memories of diners. Mentoring your staff, overseeing food preparation, and thoughtfully curating enticing menus, all while maintaining a smoothly functioning and secure kitchen operation to guarantee an enjoyable dining experience for every guest.Primary ResponsibilitiesDeveloping and updating menus, including selecting ingredients, creating recipes, and ensuring variety and qualityOverseeing the daily operations of the kitchen, including staff scheduling, inventory management, and kitchen hygieneSupervising the cooking process, ensuring that dishes are prepared to the highest standards in terms of taste, presentation, and portion sizeManaging the kitchen's budget, controlling food costs, and minimising waste to maximise profitabilityHiring, training, and supervising kitchen staff, including chefs, cooks, and kitchen assistants, to ensure a smooth operationCollaborating with restaurant management, front-of-house staff, and suppliers to coordinate the overall dining experience and address any issuesSkills & ExperiencePrevious experience as a Head or Senior Sous Chef with leadership abilities and track record of effectively managing kitchen teamsProven menu development skills, crafting innovative dishes with seasonal ingredients, accommodating dietary needs, and maintaining top-notch presentationTake great pride and passion in the food you produce with exceptional attention to detailStrong organisational abilities for preparation, planning, and cost controlA natural team player that loves the synergy of a great team, but can also work autonomously with easePersonal presentation & communication skills are imperative, along with positive energy & attitudeFlexibility to work across a range of shifts including weekends and public holidays as requiredAt Accor, we welcome you as you are. We help you grow and learn, so that work brings purpose to your life. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write, and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Accor is an inclusive company, building diverse teams across the globe.Everyone has a story and we want to learn yours. We invite you to APPLY NOW.#J-18808-Ljbffr