Description:
Peninsula Outdoors is located under 90 minutes from Melbourne along the coast in Merricks on the Mornington Peninsula, offering unforgettable adventures for school groups and large gatherings. Catering to up to 170 guests we are seeking a highly motivated and energetic Hospitality and General Services Manager.
Role Purpose
The primary objective of this role is to deliver catering services at the highest agreed standards. This encompasses meal preparation, managing dietary requirements, service, menu planning, and food ordering/stock control as well as overseeing guest service and housekeeping operations. The Hospitality & General Services Manager will also oversee, and train junior employees engaged in food handling tasks. Integral to this role is the maintenance of a safe, harmonious, and efficient work environment, ensuring compliance with OH&S and safe food handling regulations.
Key Selection Criteria
Qualifications and Experience
– Minimum 3-5 year’s experience in managing kitchen operations
• Knowledge and implementation of food safety plans and records
• Proficient in ordering and menu planning/stock control
• Has a strong understanding of dietary requirements
• Can follow policies and procedures and self-manage
• Ensures recipes/kitchen information is frequently updated
-Minimum 2 years managing a team of staff
• Experience in training and supervising other cooks
• Efficient in rostering and managing staff
• Able to create a team environment and work within a team
• Proficient in handling and resolving conflict
• Can communicate effectively with their team and management and cooperates well
• Efficient in recruiting staff when required and approved to do so
-Chef qualification or equivalent experience in food handling and dietary requirements