Looking to transcend your career in an exciting and diverse work environment?

Australian Venue Co is looking for a dynamic and hands-on Tournant Head Chef to join our team to support and assist our renowned Adelaide-based venues. You will be reporting directly to the Exec Chef and working alongside the current Head Chefs and Sous Chefs to assist them in the kitchen's day-to-day operations.

We're looking for a highly skilled Kitchen Manager who doesn't want to be tied down to one location. Wherever you go, take advantage of the opportunity to see new places, meet new people, and share your knowledge and experiences with others. This is a great stepping stone for an experienced head chef to further their career progression and prospects as an Area Chef.

AVC operates some of the most popular venues in Adelaide including Brighton Metro Hotel, The Unley, Parkside Hotel and many more!

What are we looking for?

• A career professional with experience in staff management
• A leader that can train and motivate a kitchen team
• Some who is extremely adaptable
• Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between co-workers
• A friendly, enthusiastic, and positive can-do attitude
• Maintaining and exceeding overall minimum standards
• Thrives under pressure
• A team player
• Creative flair and excellent presentation skills

So, why choose us?

• We offer competitive salaries
• Enjoy staff discounts anytime at any of our venues across the country.
• We are a dynamic company with a relaxed culture
• With 200+ venues Australia & New Zealand wide, and many more on the horizon, career opportunities are endless
• We welcome and encourage innovative thinkers and always reward hard work and success
• Unlimited support with our ever-growing central support team: Marketing, People & Culture: Recruitment & Training, IT and Point of Sale, all filled internally.

We value the diversity of our employees' experiences, talents, and cultures. Our talent strategy includes embracing diversity and fostering inclusion. Our capacity to unlock potential and improve our success depends on our ability to build a diverse, inclusive workforce.

Does this sound like you? Apply now!

Good luck!

What will you bring to the table?

• Proven expertise as Head Chef
• Proficiency in menu costing and ability to control and minimize wastage
• Up-to-date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes
• Strong understanding of rostering and costing
• Implement and manage stock control, ordering, and checking of deliveries
• Good knowledge of helpful computer programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop, support, and mentor the team
• Ability to produce high-quality meals in a fast-paced environment
• Strong compliance focus
• A commitment to achieving outstanding sales results
• Ability to engage with the local community