Senior Chef

Job description

Hyatt Place Melbourne Caribbean Park sets a new standard of accommodation located in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne, a mere 27 kilometres from the CBD. Ideally located for business and leisure travellers, the hotel boasts 171 stylish guestrooms and combines style and innovation to deliver casual hospitality and purposeful service in a smartly designed, high-tech and contemporary environment.

Delivering unparalleled comfort and luxury, the hotel will comprise of Archie's Farm Restaurant & Bar, Lobby Lounge, grab and-go food market, 24-hour fitness center and flexible event space for up to 170 people.

Our menu highlights the best produce available in the region, casting the spotlight on small, local growers and paying homage to fresh local ingredients.

Our entire food philosophy is based on sourcing product from local suppliers where and whenever possible. We have a passion for quality and being sustainable in everything we do and how we go about our business.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Chef ready to take on the next step in your career and utilise your culinary skills and develop managerial capabilities.

You will be accountable for overall success of the daily kitchen operations and have the ability to be Acting Head Chef when required. Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related functions. Works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Supervises all kitchen areas to ensure a consistent, high quality product is produced.

We believe in delivering memorable experiences and exceeding expectations whilst having fun. We are a tight knit team where every associate in valued.

Main Responsibilities

· Hands on management of the day-to-day operations of the Kitchen.
· Manages Kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with all food & beverage policies, standards and procedures.
· Excellent organisational and communication skills are essential.
· Excellent delegation and leadership skills.
· In-depth understanding of Food Safety & Hygiene Practices.
· Motivate, inspire and engage your team to achieve personal and professional goals
· Perform administrative duties such as purchasing, finance and payroll
· Prepares and cooks foods of all types on a regular basis
· Develops, designs, or creates new applications, ideas, relationships, systems or products.
· Assists with the training and guidance of culinary employees
· Plan and distribute the weekly roster and work schedules in a timely manner, ensuring the kitchen is adequately staffed
· Oversee and maintain a high level of kitchen hygiene and occupational health and safety
· Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Qualifications

· Previous experience in a hotel or restaurant.
· Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
· Hands on leadership skills that fosters a positive Hyatt culture resulting in a team that is inspired to achieve results
· Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
· Proven knowledge and experience in all operational and functional aspects of kitchen administration
· Ability to manage labor and food costs within a budget
· Strong focus on OH&S and Food Safety Systems.
· A genuinely warm & welcoming demeanor
· A passion for the industry, a want to be the best in service

Benefits & Perks

Be part of something new, epic and local with a community spirit

· Rare opportunity located in south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne
· Leading Global Hotel Brand with worldwide career opportunities
· Learning, Development & Career advancement opportunities
· Investment in your career development through training, opportunities and mentorship
· Discounts on accommodation rooms across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
· Complimentary laundry

A career with Hyatt opens a world of opportunities. We have continually been named one of the World’s Best Multi-national Workplaces.

Our values of Empathy, Creativity, Fun, Humility, Integrity and Respect are at the core of what we do. Our family atmosphere is what keeps our associates highly engaged. To get a peek of how our colleagues experience the brand, check out #InAHyattWorld or #WorldofHyatt

** MUST HAVE FULL WORKING RIGHTS IN AUSTRALIA

Desired profile

Qualifications :

Qualifications

·  Previous experience in a hotel or restaurant.
·  Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
·  Hands on leadership skills that fosters a positive Hyatt culture resulting in a team that is inspired to achieve results
·  Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
·  Proven knowledge and experience in all operational and functional aspects of kitchen administration
·  Ability to manage labor and food costs within a budget
·  Strong focus on OH&S and Food Safety Systems.
·  A genuinely warm & welcoming demeanor
·  A passion for the industry, a want to be the best in service