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HEAD CHEF - MODERN ITALIAN | Nsw | Spicers
Job No:
Spicers541
Location:
Hunter valley
- Be a part of Hunter Valley history ~ open our newest Property!
- Due to open in late 2018
- Rewarding package and industry leading company benefits on offer!
The opportunity:
As the Head Chef, you will be part of the pre-opening team of our newest Retreat and be responsible for developing innovative restaurant concept and leading a multi-skilled team. It is expected that you will lead by example to ensure the overall guest experience exceeds expectations. Your responsibility will be for the delivery of all food experiences for the property including: restaurant; bar; functions, weddings and events, including experiential dining opportunities. Responsible for consistently providing a quality and profitable dining experience in line with the vision of the restaurant and as a key member of the management team, you will work closely with the General Manager and other Heads of Department to ensure the overall success of your team and the retreat.
The reward:
At Spicers Retreats we LOVE our people and are committed to supporting them to achieve their goals by offering the essential ingredients and winning recipes for success, you just provide the passion! We regularly celebrate our triumphs with great food, fine wine and good humour at our quarterly 'Spice Nights' and annual gala Awards Night.
Aside from our festivities, your hard work and dedication will be recognised and rewarded through:
- Thoughtful mentoring, training and support from a warm and encouraging team environment.
- Genuine opportunities for progression across our business, including to other Retreats
- Generous accommodation and dining discounts at our award winning retreats, including a 6 monthly night away to visit any of our Retreats!
About Us:
Spicers Guest House, has been an important destination within the Hunter Valley region for nearly 35 years. Over that time both locals and guests have created fond memories of their experiences there. The 18 month renovation of the property aligns it with the quintessentially Australian and relaxed luxury experience of Spicers Retreats. While the upgrade will reflect a fresh contemporary facelift, the comfortable and welcoming spirit of the original Guest House will be preserved.
The Spicers Guest House project encompasses a full upgrade to the main building housing a new bar, an 80 seat restaurant, a 14 seat private dining room, 2 conference/function rooms, a well-appointed commercial kitchen and Team facilities. There will be significant renovations undertaken of the 49 accommodation rooms, including a 4 bedroom standalone cottage. A major overhaul of the landscape includes the addition of a new pool and function lawns, overlooking the surrounding mountain ranges and neighbouring vineyards.
Spicers Guest House is part of Spicers Retreats, and we boast a collection of spectacular, award winning properties set in multiple locations throughout South East Queensland and New South Wales. Spicers Guest House will be our 9th retreat!
About you:
Spicers Retreats greatly value dedicated hospitality professionals who demonstrate a generosity of spirit. We seek committed and passionate talent who demonstrate our core values of Happy, Humble and Smart!
Ideally, you will have experience in the following areas:
- Experience working hands-on in a fine dining, 'hatted' restaurant
- Experience in Modern Italian Cuisine
- Ability to run the kitchen as your own
- Experience in designing creative, innovative and award-winning menus
- A solid knowledge of the current local market and trends
- A proven track record of sourcing and producing the highest quality of food
- A good level of financial acumen
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a small team environment
- A commitment to leading, training and developing a team
- A strong guest focus
To apply:
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- Tell us “what you will bring to the table” and submit your application by clicking apply now.