A Unique Premium Culinary opportunity for a talented & dedicated Head Chef to lead Canberra's best new Epicurean dining experience! 

Fantastic opportunity to work w a multi award winning Restaurant Brand & Company Great working environment with positive, passionate people 

•  Highly competitive remuneration

We are searching for an award winning, talented BOH leader who is prepared to lead from the front and work with their team, who can work well under pressure, keep their cool, and manage high customer volumes. This role is based in the centre of Canberra, and provides a fantastic opportunity to excel and showcase your skills and passion as an outstanding leader in the Australian hospitality industry. 

THE ROLE As the Head Chef

You'll be heavily involved in a hands-on operation in a very busy and fast paced kitchen, leading a team of up to 20 chef/kitchen staff. Experience coming from high end fast paced or hatted restaurant background. You must have a true passion for food and a fresh clean approach to plating and presentation of dishes for our customers. Maintaining quality and consistency is a key factor in the day to day running of our kitchen as well as achieving Labour and COGS targets.

REQUIREMENTS 

• Previous experience in a premium, fast paced or hatted restaurant background in a similar role and be able to demonstrate strong career progression over a requisite number of years. 
• Needs to be comfortable managing a busy kitchen with a high level of consistency and creativity. 
• The successful applicant will have outstanding organisational and 
communication skills and be able to seamlessly achieve labour and COGS budgets. 
• Implementing and maintaining structures and procedures is paramount. 
• Smart procurement practices 
• To follow all food hygiene guidelines in accordance with H&S and FCP 
• You will need to have very strong and proven experience in managing staff. 
 
Proven disciplines in managing food / wage costs and rosters is a prerequisite. Eligibility to work in Au is essential, ideally Au resident or citizen. 

• Ability to travel to NZ for training. 

WHAT WE OFFER 
• Highly competitive remuneration 
Staff discounts at all our venues 
• Fantastic opportunity to work and grow together with a multi award winning 
company 
• Continuous Support and training 
• Great working environment with positive, passionate people 

If this sounds like you and you are ready to take your next big step in your career, please apply including your cv and cover letter. Good Group Hospitality has been in operation for over twenty years and is a leading player in the New Zealand Hospitality industry.

With businesses in both Auckland and Queenstown, Sydney and Melbourne, we have a very exciting opportunity for someone who knows how to manage a busy kitchen and consistently produce award winning dishes. 

This is a full time permanent role $100,000 - $140,000 pending experience.