Head Chef | BHP Melbourne

Head Chef CBD

Trippas White Group is seeking an energetic & dynamic, hands-on Chef for one of Australia’s most prestigious corporate locations, specialising in café & function service excellence.

• Join a professional hospitality team within the corporate sector
• Deliver modern & interesting café food.
• Deliver high profile and innovative events to senior stakeholders and customers
• Opportunity to work Monday to Friday with mainly daytime hours.

What will your day look like;​
As Head Chef, you will be responsible for the execution of food for both the internal café and events across these prestigious corporate offices. With a focus on high quality catering this role will be hands on to deliver memorable food experiences.

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 staff.

What will you bring?

 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 café venues.
• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and service peers.
• Strong understanding of allergen and dietary management.
• Strong experience in upmarket restaurants and cafes.
• 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.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Day to day production of all food produced and served.
• Day to day management of allergens and dietaries.
• Creation of Café menus on a weekly basis.
• 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, 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.

Benefits and Culture

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