Passionate about what you do? So are we at The Alpine Hotel. We're growing and building on our talented team. Elevate your culinary career with us at our Regional Destination Hotel in Warburton, Yarra Valley.Join the Alpine Family and assist the Executive Chef in leading the service, training, and mentoring our brigade. Immerse yourself in our cutting-edge kitchen a la carte, Events Kitchen and opening soon a Pizza Kitchen, crafting exceptional dishes with the finest Yarra Valley produce.We are seeking a full-time Senior Sous and a part-time Sous Chef.In these roles, you will bring extensive experience, motivation, and an absolute love for creating mouthwatering delicious food using the very best local seasonal produce. You should have a proven track record of managing high-volume service between 400 to 800 covers. Your focus will be leadership, with exceptional interpersonal skills. You'll be responsible for setting the tone for your kitchen team, providing training and mentorship while overseeing the smooth execution of service.We OfferSalary $80,000- $90,000 plus superannuationAbout YouAs Senior Sous Chef, you will lead a skilled team, overseeing daily operations to ensure seamless service and exceptional guest experiences. You will manage all kitchen activities, take full responsibility for service execution, and report directly to the Executive Chef.Assist the Executive Chef in creating seasonal, produce-driven menusProven experience in a similar role as Senior Sous & Sous Chef essentialSkilled in managing high volume service, handling 400 to 800 covers during peak timesStrong leadership skills with the ability to maintain a calm, even temperament and work under pressure.A passionate, driven leader with expertise and motivation working closely with our Executive Chef.Champion of a positive kitchen culture, fostering creativity, calmness, and respectA culinary artist with a flair for menu planning and development, bringing innovative ideas to the tableA commitment to delivering stunning dishes with exceptional tasteA successful track record of leading teams to achieve consistent resultsComprehensive knowledge of food safety, OH&S standards, and complianceProvide mentorship and guidance to kitchen staff during both service and non-service periodsResilience and ability to drive your team to perform in high-pressure service periods with an even temperamentStrong interpersonal skills and proven ability to build effective relationshipsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsHighly organised, self-motivated, and driven by a high-performing work ethicYour ResponsibilitiesAssist in all sections of the kitchen when required during serviceAssist the Executive Chef with the management of the kitchen profit and lossEnsure the kitchen is ready & set up for serviceLead and guide BOH team during shifts, ensuring quality and consistent output every time.Strong acumen in managing stock and labour costs, ensuring efficiency and profitability.Experience in understanding kitchen financials, wastage and ordering from local produce farmers and creating truly delicious dishesFull-time availability for Senior Sous. Willing and able to work a regular roster that includes weekends and public holidays.As Sous Chef, you will assist the Senior Sous to lead, motivate and mentor the team, ensuring smooth daily operations.About Alpine Hotel WarburtonWe are located in beautiful Warburton in the Yarra Valley Region, 90 minutes east of Melbourne. It is the place to Eat, Drink & Sleep. The hotel consists of 32 rooms of accommodation lovingly restored to its former glory, a public bar, dining areas, a private dining room, function areas, and a beautiful beer garden overlooking the upper reaches of the Yarra River.We offer delicious seasonal menus highlighting the gastronomical delights for which the Yarra Valley is famous for, without forgetting where our traditional roots lie. We pride ourselves on creating house-made food and source our supplies locally from the Yarra Valley.We want you to embody our passion and drive to exceed and excel in our customer's dining experience. We offer a healthy approach to work-life balance.At the Alpine, we value honesty, openness, and hard work, and our team is passionate about delivering exceptional food and service to our guests.You must have full Australian work rights for this position.If you would like to apply for the position and be a part of the Alpine Crew, please forward your CV and cover letter to ****** successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.
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