TRIPPAS WHITE GROUP IS SEEKING AN ENERGETIC & DYNAMIC, HANDS-ON HEAD CHEF FOR ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S MOST PRESTIGIOUS CORPORATE LOCATIONS, SPECIALISING IN FUNCTION SERVICE EXCELLENCE WITH PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON HIGH QUALITY FORMAL MENUS AND OVERSIGHT OF INTERNAL CAFE.

• Join a professional hospitality team within the corporate sector
• Deliver modern & interesting food across a wide range of events.
• Opportunity to execute high profile and innovative events to senior stakeholders and customers.
• Opportunity to work Monday to Friday (availability to work regular evenings required due to number of events held in the evening).

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Day to day production of all food produced and served within kitchen.
• Day to day management of allergens and dietaries.
• Take leadership in the creation of Café menus.
• Production of a range of contemporary cuisines and service styles including buffets, formal dinners and cocktail parties for functions.
• Financial and operational management of the kitchens, including all compliance requirements
• Ensuring only the very highest standards of food presentation & creativity.
• Training staff as required.
• Assisting with the management of staffing requirements and rosters
• Following company procedures and policy when handling employee grievances or undertaking disciplinary actions
• Stock Management – ordering & replenishing stock
• Brief function staff prior to events on food aspect of service.
• Work according to safe work procedures, and ensure effectively maintained.
• Maintain compliance for both customer and Trippas White Group.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL DEMONSTRATE:

• Proven and successful background in kitchen and team management
• A focus on providing excellent contemporary food!
• Strong understanding of all aspects of menu planning disciplines
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced, dynamic work environment
• Highly developed leadership skills with strong human resource skills
• Strong knowledge of food handling and hygiene principles
• Computer literate (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and other ordering systems)
  Our staff are the face of Trippas White Group and play a pivotal role in delivering the services commitment we have made to our clients.

To be successful in the role, you will ideally bring the following:

• A qualified chef with at least 5 years’ experience in high quality function and restaurant venues.
• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and service peers.
• Strong understanding of allergen and dietary management.
• Experience in upmarket cafe.
• Drive innovation, follow and adopt culinary trends
• Demonstrated leadership and experience in being part of professional kitchen team
• Exceptional team leading qualities and experience
• Ability to operate as a Food Safety Supervisor.
• Able to work with computer-based ordering systems.
• Comfortable to design and execute high quality formal menus