As a Chef de Cuisine you will report to the Head Chef and will be responsible for the day to day management of the kitchen operation for the Vine Room a Mediterranean inspired outlet at the Doubletree by Hilton. You will lead the team in setting and maintaining a standard of excellence and creating extraordinary dishes. You must be able to develop menus and concepts and want to progress the quality of the food and service at all times. As Chef de Cuisine you will be also responsible for motivating, developing and training the more junior members of the brigade.What will I be doing?As Chef de Cuisine your primary responsibilities will be;Ensure high standards of food preparation and to monitor the quality of the dishesEnsure that all dishes from the menu and a la carte are prepared, cooked and presented to the highest standardsLiaise with the Head Chef to prepare staff rosters and ensure adequate staff coverEnsure all wastage is recorded and steps are taken to reduce itBrief front of house staff on daily menu and special of the dayHold briefings prior to service with front of house and kitchen teamSecondary responsibilities;Have knowledge of all relevant legislation, Company policies and proceduresSupervise all staff to adhere and implement all the policies and proceduresLiaise with the Head Chef with regard to menu planningImplement menu changes as requiredLead and manage to ensure that systems are in place and adhered to concerning quality control, stock rotation and dietary requirementsHave organisational skills and good time management, together with some budgetary and financial skillsAssist in the preparation, control and meeting of departmental budgetsTrain and develop the kitchen teamSpecifically be in charge of ensuring any equipment faults are reported and that appropriate action is takenMonitor staff performance, motivating and ensuring that the team work together and where applicable issue the necessary disciplinary follow up.Be accountable for all operational kitchen matters in the absence of the Head ChefHealth & Safety:Provide the necessary leadership to ensure hotel H&S procedures are carried out at all times and to the stated standardTake the necessary management actions and make decisions, consistent with the intention of the H&S policies and proceduresDevelop and implement plans, procedures and actions to ensure H&S policy objectives and targets are metEnsure that minimum standards are established and maintained for plant, materials, equipment, product, buildings and Team member work activitiesManage workplace injuries in accordance with the Return to Work policy and procedures, ensuring injured workers are effectively managed and an early return to the workplace is achievedUndertake workplace risk assessments in consultation with team membersEnsure identified hazards are controlled in accordance with an established hierarchy of controlEnsure control actions are implemented in a timely mannerEnsure sufficient and suitable personal protective equipment is provided, suitably maintained and correctly used when requiredMonitor contractor H&S performance in area of responsibilityTake any other such action that is necessary to guarantee the integrity of the WHS systems manual and its requirementsCarry out workplace inspections, identifying potential or current hazards and ensure corrective actions are taken.Will be held personally accountable for the H&S of their area of responsibility, including the degree of information, instruction, training and supervision given to personnel under their control.Ensure all Kitchen Team have attained the I’m Alert Food Safety Certificate online via Local Council.Skills & Experience:Previous Mediterranean Cuisine Experience a must in a medium to large sized restaurant operation along with the following;An excellent command of EnglishExcellent leadership skillsGood level of computer literacyAbility to work under pressureGood training and coaching skillsExcellent attention to detailA high standard of personal presentationConfident and professional approachRestaurant pre-opening experience would be preferredWork LocationsDoubleTree by Hilton CairnsScheduleFull-timeBrandDoubletree by HiltonJobCulinary
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