EXECUTIVE CHEF

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• One of Brisbane's most iconic hotels
• Multi-award winning venue
• Career Development

EXECUTIVE CHEF, Eatons Hill Hotel

THE COMPANY:

The Comiskey Group is a family-owned Queensland company with strategic operations in hotels. With a history spanning more than 30 years, the group is consistently at the forefront of industry innovation.  

THE VENUE:

One of Australia's most iconic hotels, the Eatons Hill Hotel boasts 10 bars, 300 seat bistro, 2100 capacity ballroom room, 18 function areas, TAB, Liquor Barn, 40 Gaming machines, a luxurious 90 room 4.5 star Accommodation Tower and an 8000 capacity outdoor concert facility. 

ABOUT YOU:

Eatons Hill Hotel is looking for an Executive Chef to head up our diverse range of high volume food operations. This position has prospects for career development and the opportunity to learn and grow within a large team of experienced staff. The Executive Chef will have a strong Food focus and lead their team during key service periods. Ensuring we deliver industry best service will be at the forefront at all times. The role requires availability both day and night and weekend work. It is not for the faint hearted but will be a career defining opportunity.

This position demands a highly trained professional with a full knowledge of all aspects of kitchen management. A comfortable ability to interact with diners and be able to work closely with the front of house team is essential.  Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years as Executive/Head Chef, inclusive of 2-3 years working in a high volume diverse range of restaurant and catering options.

WHAT YOU BRING :

As Executive Chef you must display a passion for fresh and seasonal produce and have flair and imagination, offering our guests a memorable dining experience.

Ideally you will have worked in a similar style venue, with a resume showing a stable work history. Reporting to the General Manager, you will have the opportunity to oversee 3 kitchen operations and lead a team to provide the best result possible.  This is a hands on role with the ideal person having the responsibilities of:

• Delivering high quality food and presentation incorporating fresh and local produce
• Encourage a positive learning and supportive team culture with a high degree of professionalism
• Develop and build strong relationships with various stakeholders
• Stock-taking and maintaining food cost control and budgeting
• Proven ability to manage food and wage costs
• Excellent Food Hygiene and Occupational Health & Safety standards
• Excellent staff management and rostering skills, with a sound knowledge of the Hospitality Industry (General) Award.
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• A quick thinking ability to be able to perform numerous tasks in a fast paced environment.
• The ability to take on new ideas and think "outside of the box"

Most importantly applicants must be "hands-on" operational leaders 

WHAT WE OFFER

This is a great opportunity to join a progressive group that is constantly at the forefront of industry innovation.

• Very attractive salary package and benefits
• Involvement in something truly remarkable 
• A chance to join a family company that achieves and rewards success

If this sounds like you, and you meet the criteria above, please reply with your resume, a letter detailing your experiences in relation to the position requirements and references from relevant industry employers and full contact details. As we expect considerable applications for this position only candidates short listed for interview will be contacted.