Chef Manager | Melbourne - Broadmeadows Area

Chef Manager | Melbourne – Broadmeadows Area

Trippas White Group is a leading hospitality company, which operates from premium locations such as the Sydney Opera House, Centennial Parklands, Sydney Tower, Royal Botanic Gardens and various educational settings and schools across Australia. We take great care that our services meet the status and expectations of these prominent, iconic landmarks. Working for Trippas White Group not only means experience at one premium venue but opens endless possibilities to a vast array of food concepts across Australia.

Trippas White Group is seeking an energetic & dynamic, hands-on Chef Manager for a site located Café based in Broadmeadows  .

• Join a highly resourced and professional hospitality team within the business sector
• Deliver modern and well balanced daily menu for an onsite Café
• Opportunity to work and produce great food experiences whilst working Monday to Friday.

Role Location: Melbourne
Role Type: Permanent, Full-time

What will your day look like;​
As a Chef Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, overall management, and execution of events across the site.  Focus on high quality dining and event experiences, this role will be hands on to deliver outcomes as defined by on site business stakeholders. 

You will be part of a high-quality hospitality team working together  across both front and back of house areas to deliver a coordinated service for on site customers

What will you bring?

• To be successful in the role, you will ideally bring the following:
• A qualified chef with at least 3 years’ experience in high quality hospitality venues
• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and service peers
• Drive innovation, follow and adopt culinary trends 
• Demonstrated leadership and experience in being part of professional team
• Requirement to collaborate with and manage industry third party providers to deliver outcomes  
• Strong financial knowledge to run a cost-effective department 
• Food Safety Supervisor 

Reporting directly to Contract Manager, you will be responsible for day-to-day running of on site Catering.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Establishing and sustaining productive relationships with key client contacts
• Day to day production and oversight of all food produced and served .
• Production of a range of contemporary cuisines and service styles
• Financial and operational management of the kitchens, including all compliance requirements
• Ensuring only the very highest standards of food presentation & creativity
• Recruiting, inducting, and training staff as required 
• Managing staffing requirements and rosters
• Follows company procedures and policy when handling employee grievances or undertaking disciplinary actions 
• Stock Management – ordering & replenishing stock 
• Supervises and co-ordinates kitchen and front of house staff
• Managing and running event on site
• Ensure your workplace is operated according to safe work procedures, effectively maintained.
• Compliance is maintained for both client and Trippas White Group.
• Available to the client to discuss in an open and collaborative manner any concerning issues and takes ownership over ensuring solutions are promptly actioned.

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
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong knowledge of food handling and hygiene principles
• Computer literate (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and other ordering and rostering 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.

Benefits and Culture

• Supportive and inclusive culture.
• A professional and safe working environment
• Good employee benefits and entitlements.

Do you meet the experience for this position and would like to find out more then apply today!

Please note that a Working with Children (P) or willingness to obtain is a mandatory requirement for this position.