Description:
FULL TIME 38 HOURS PER WEEK
MINIMUM 4 WEEKS ANNUAL LEAVE
SALARY PLUS SUPER
$100k PA - $120K PA
WILLOUGHBY LEGION EX-SERVICES CLUB LTD trading as Club Willoughby is looking for a full-time Chef.
Club Willoughby, formerly known as the "Willoughby Legion Ex-Services Club," was established in 1945, with its licensed premises opening in 1969. With facilities built over half a century ago, the Club recognized the need for significant upgrades and, following extensive planning and community consultation, developed a strategic vision to enhance its value to the local community. This led to the approval of the "Heart of Willoughby" redevelopment by the State Government—an ambitious project that will deliver a brand-new Club, retail spaces, and luxury retirement living apartments with underground parking. The new Club is scheduled to open in May 2025, preserving its proud heritage while meeting the evolving needs of members and the wider community.
To be considered for the role you need to have a relevant industry qualification and at least 1-2 years' experience in a similar position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead, inspire, and mentor chefs and kitchen staff, ensuring smooth and efficient kitchen operations.
- Develop and curate seasonal menus that reflect the Club’s vision, local ingredients, and customer preferences.
- Oversee food preparation, ensuring consistency and quality in every dish.
- Manage kitchen inventory, ordering supplies, and maintaining budgetary constraints.
- Ensure compliance with work, health and safety regulations, maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
- Collaborate with the front-of-house team to ensure seamless communication and delivery of exceptional guest experiences.
- Control food costs and monitor wastage to meet financial goals.
- Foster a positive and professional work environment, providing training and development opportunities for kitchen staff.
- Stay up to date with culinary trends, techniques, and industry innovations.
- On-board and train junior chefs and trainees so we can build a skilled Club Willoughby team.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience in a similar leadership culinary role.
- Extensive knowledge of kitchen operations, including food preparation, inventory management, and staff supervision.
- Exceptional culinary creativity with a passion for innovation.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other departments.
- Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- Experience with cost control, budgeting, WHS and food safety standards.
YOU MUST BE
- Available nights, weekends and school holidays.
- Flexible
- Positive with a can-do attitude
- Willing to join our team and be part of something great!
If you have a passion for creating food in the kitchen and the hospitality industry and this sounds like you, please apply.