In this role, you willbe responsible for: Leading and supervising employees across The Bistro, Patisserie, New Beijing, and Emporium Snack Bar, including kitchen and front-of-house staff Hands-on cooking and day-to-day operation of our popular and successful Bistro Reporting directly to the New Lambton Catering Manager through regular daily and weekly meetings to discuss operations, issues, andnew ideas Preparing and managing staff rosters, ensuringappropriate allocationof resources to meet business needs Completing reports including file notes, injury reports, discrepancies, manager notes, appraisals, performance improvement plans, and other reports asrequired Managing employee performance, including conducting performancereviewsand addressing underperformance across kitchen and food court teams Maintaining and promotinghigh standardsof hygiene and cleanliness across all kitchens, and supporting team leaders with preparation and cleaning schedules Monitoring food costs and managing weekly expenditure Ordering stock in line with operational requirements Driving innovation through the development ofnew ideasand concepts to enhance the catering profile of The Wests Group Australia Leading by example by working efficiently and setting a positive, productive standard for all staff About You To be successful in this role, you will bring: A minimum of two years' experience in a Head Chef role within a large club environment Strong leadership capability with a proventrack recordof training, motivating, and developing kitchen teams Creative flair, with excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills Demonstrated experience in menu planning, costing, and controlling wastage Experience preparing rosters for large teams Proven ability to manage performance and conduct performance discussions Experience completing stocktakes and managing ordering processes A collaborative leadership style that fosters cooperation and respect between team members A friendly, enthusiastic, and positive can-do attitude A strong commitment tomaintainingand exceeding operational standards A results-driven mindset with a focus on achieving outstanding sales outcomes The ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or relevant industry qualifications About us The Wests Group Australia is a major employer in the Newcastle, PortStephensand Lake Macquarie regions.
Employing close to **** people, Westsoperatesa multi-site portfolio of entertainment and hospitality venuescomprisingof registered clubs, hotels,conferenceand fitness facilities as well as the Newcastle Knights.
We are one of the many local success stories of our region.Being an employee of The Wests Group will give you access to the followingperks and benefits: Wellbeing: First Nations Cultural Leave, annual flu vaccinations, Wellbeing Leave, flexible work options, Community Care leave and Employeeassistanceprograms (EAP).
Career: Certificate III in Hospitality(SIT***** Certificate III in Hospitality (JobReady- Culinary) Allara Learning), paid traineeships, and leadership programs.
Financial: Paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, above-awardwagesand penalty rates, plus 40% off meals for club employees.
Lifestyle: Discounted gym membership for $25/month per month (including your partner), discounted NIB Health Insurance, savings on Reflections Holiday Parks, and discountedaccommodation at our three hotels - The Executive, The Gateway, and The Anchorage Hotel & Spa.
We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to create a work environment where employee differences such as gender, age, culture, disability, sexualorientationand education are valued to reflect the diversity of the communities in which weoperate.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.