Head Chef

Job Description

Corporate Services 

Job Title:  Sales and Marketing Manager 

Shift:  Day and evening 

Location:  Brisbane North - Draper 

Division:  Amrata 

Approved By:  General Manager 

Summary

Supervises, coordinates, and participates in activities of cooks and other kitchen personnel engaged in preparing and cooking foods in hotel, restaurant, cafeteria, or other establishment by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Be familiar/have experience in Domestic/International Fine Dining restaurants (5 star or hatted restaurants preferred).

• Pair our wine menu with the meals designed for our patrons.

• Develop and maintain a 5-star/Hatted restaurant persona for the new restaurant.

• Estimates food consumption, and requisitions or purchases foodstuffs.

• Receives and examines foodstuffs and supplies to ensure quality and quantity meet established standards and specifications.

• Selects and develops recipes and menus personalised for our fine dining clients.

• Supervises personnel engaged in preparing, cooking, and serving meats, sauces, vegetables, soups, and other foods.

• Cooks or otherwise prepares food according to recipe.

• Cuts, trims, and bones meats and poultry for cooking.

• Portions cooked foods or gives instructions to workers as to size of portions and methods of garnishing.

• Maintains time and payroll records.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manage a number of employees in the kitchen and waitstaff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organisation's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Competency

• Analytical: Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data

• Design: Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail

• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations

• Customer Service: Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments

• Interpersonal Skills: Keeps emotions under control

• Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings

• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives

• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information

• Change Management: Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance

• Delegation: Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results

• Leadership: Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others

• Managing People: Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Improves processes, products and services.; Continually works to improve supervisory skills

• Visionary Leadership: Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust; Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates

• Business Acumen: Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals

• Cost Consciousness: Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources

• Diversity: Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment

• Ethics: Keeps commitments; Works with integrity and ethically

• Organizational Support: Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity

• Strategic Thinking: Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition

• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events

• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality

• Quantity: Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly

• Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly

• Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time

• Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan

• Innovation: Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work

• Judgement: Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgement; Makes timely decisions

• Motivation: Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals

• Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources

• Professionalism: Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Undergraduate Degree/Associated qualification; or three plus years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Xero Accounting software and Deputy Human Resource systems.