HEAD CHEF – WHITTLESEA BOWLS CLUB

The Whittlesea Bowls Club is seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen team.
Following major renovations, our club now features a 100-seat bistro/restaurant and a 150-seat function room, offering a fantastic opportunity for a culinary leader to make their mark in a thriving venue with a loyal customer base.
We offer excellent working conditions, including 5 weeks of annual leave and a competitive salary for the right candidate.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

• Proven experience in a similar Head Chef or Senior Chef role (minimum 2 years).
• Creative, passionate about food, and takes pride in food presentation and service.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Knowledge of food and wage cost control.
• Strong understanding of kitchen hygiene and safety protocols.
• Excellent planning, communication, and organisational skills.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to train and develop staff.
• Flexible to work days, nights, weekends, and public holidays as required.

• Lead daily kitchen operations and supervise the kitchen team.
• Maintain food and wage costs within budget.
• Plan and prepare high-quality meals aligned with our menu standards.
• Create innovative food concepts, special menus, and promotional offerings.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and OH&S standards.
• Conduct regular stocktakes and food safety audits.
• Oversee ordering and stock control processes.
• Ensure portion control and minimize food wastage.
• Maintain consistency in quality and presentation across all dishes.
• Develop prep lists, rosters, and daily task sheets.
• Handle customer feedback and complaints in collaboration with FOH.