Head Chef
Job No:
132784
Location:
Nelson Bay
- Are you a talented chef with a strong seafood background, looking to take the next steps in your career?
- Join a well-respected restaurant in a breathtaking waterfront location, working with quality local produce!
- Attractive salary circa $80,000 - $100,000 plus super, with relocation assistance to help make the sea change!
About the Restaurant
The Point Restaurant is an award-winning waterfront venue that offers a relaxed dining experience, coupled with breathtaking views of the stunning waterways and sunset. Located in beautiful Port Stephens NSW, only a 45 minute drive from Newcastle, The Point is renowned for their extensive seasonal menu focusing on local seafood and simple, clean flavours.
With a total capacity of 120 diners, the restaurant has a fantastic reputation for quality, uncomplicated food, with fresh produce sourced both locally and Australia-wide to ensure only the very best ingredients are served.
About the Opportunity
In the midst of an exciting growth period, The Point is now looking for a passionate Head Chef to join their well-respected restaurant in Soldier's Point, NSW on a full-time basis.
A hands-on role leading a motivated and dedicated team, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high quality food, regularly updating the menu with new offerings or seasonal specials and working with local suppliers and the restaurant manager to source diverse, fresh produce each day.
More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to):
- Maintaining the restaurant's high standards of customer service;
- Ensuring the kitchen operates within goods/operational budgets;
- Rostering, mentoring and managing the kitchen staff;
- Fostering a culture of collaboration and respect, including both front and back of house teams;
- Monitoring the quality of food and working alongside an experienced kitchen team; and
- Actively seeking opportunities to elevate The Point's offerings, with a focus on innovation and a quality customer experience.
About You
If you're a talented chef that's genuinely passionate about fresh, clean flavours and old-fashioned customer service, this is a fantastic opportunity to take the next steps in your career and truly make a name for yourself with an award-winning restaurant.
Not a desk job, you'll need to be comfortable handling the heat in the kitchen, working alongside your team to prepare quality meals for every diner. A key part of your role will be training, motivating and building upon our existing team as the business continues to grow from strength to strength.
A strong background in fine dining and fresh seafood will be key, bringing with you a genuine respect for the products and suppliers you'll be working with, and a commitment to working with only the best produce available.
A Certificate III or IV in Cooking, or equivalent is essential, with a food safety certificate an advantage. You'll also need a current, valid driver's license.
Please Note: The Point is open to candidates on current Australian working visas, as well as citizens and permanent residents.
About the Benefits
In return for your hard work and dedication, The Point is offering an attractive base salary circa $80,000 - $100,000 plus super, negotiable based on your skills and experience.
Relocation assistance is negotiable, to help you get settled in town, and the location itself offers great benefits with fantastic quality of life and relaxed coastal lifestyle.
You'll enjoy the support of a dedicated management team that truly values their team and customers, with a great work-life balance and huge opportunities for career development as the business expands, including the potential to move into an Executive Chef position as you grow with their team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with top-quality produce and truly make a name for yourself with a well-respected venue - Apply Now!