Great opportunity for a Head Chef to join the Mulpha Hospitality Group overseeing upper Gold Coast institution, Ioesco.

Working closely with the hospitality management team and Area Executive Chef, the Head Chef will be responsible for the day to day running of the kitchen operations ensuring the highest quality and consistency of food, along with:

• Providing hands on motivational leadership and structure in the kitchen
• Drive cohesion with the front of house team so that the operation has a guest focus.
• Manage Kitchen wage cost control through rostering, timesheet management ongoing review
• Training and development of chefs, kitchen hands and apprentices
• Ensuring minimal wastage and achieving Food Cost in line with the restaurants budget
• Monthly stocktakes and stock control
• Working closely with and supporting the Venue manager and Restaurant manager to ensure guest expectations are exceeded.
• Working with the Area Executive chef to review and provide continual development of the menu in line with the menu direction and to achieve desired gross margins

YOUR BACKGROUND

 To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or similar qualification
• Experience in Italian restaurants highly desirable but not essential.
• Enjoy working in both a team and independently.
• Punctual and available to work flexible hours.
• Passionate and committed to growing the team, the venue and to growing your own professional learning and development.

Ioesco operates over 6 days so flexible availability is required to manage the kitchen during its busy services on weekends and evenings.

Own transport is essential.

BENEFITS 

We offer a highly supportive and fun work environment, plus the opportunity for professional growth through our extensive hospitality operations. Benefits include:

• Generous wine and dining discounts.
• Access to free training and development.
• Service vouchers.
• Opportunity for work experience in other company operations and events such as Sydney International Boat Show or the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show.

APPLICATIONS

Apply online today if this opportunity sounds like a great fit for you! 

YOUR BACKGROUND

 To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or similar qualification
• Experience in Italian restaurants highly desirable but not essential.
• Enjoy working in both a team and independently.
• Punctual and available to work flexible hours.
• Passionate and committed to growing the team, the venue and to growing your own professional learning and development.