Summary: Seeking a seasoned Head Chef to lead culinary operations, ensuring high-quality food and innovative dishes in a vibrant hotel setting. Highlights: 1. Crucial role in ensuring highest quality food is served 2. Collaborate to create innovative dishes 3. Actively encourage team retention and development An exciting opportunity have been created for a seasoned Head Chef to join our team at Alla Prossima. Located at the Abstract Hotel & Residences in Auckland, sitting proudly on Upper Queen Street in the heart of Auckland’s creative hub. This mixed-use 273 bed hotel is unlike any other, featuring a private bar exclusive for guests, an Italian restaurant, a luxury spa, winter garden, co-working spaces and so much more. Immerse yourself in a new style of Hotel for Auckland. As Head Chef, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest quality of food is served to our guests. You will work alongside our Executive Chef to create innovative dishes that will help showcase your skills. Responsibilities: • To be a great leader with excellent communication skills. • Collaborate with the Executive Chef, Food & Beverage Manager and Front Office to ensure seamless coordination and execution of food service and events. • Join the culinary team in developing menus with latest trends and variety showcasing a fusion of international flavors. • Monitor presentation of all foods served to guests and ensure that appearance and quality are consistently maintained. • Actively encourage team retention and development through effective training, succession planning and multi-skilling. • Ensure effective food inventory practices through proper storage, stock rotation and purchasing. • Expedite peak meal periods by maintaining a 'hands on' approach. • Ensure all risks are identified and immediate action taken to resolve. • Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by the General Manager. • Assist with any guest inquiry. • To have great organisational skills and the ability to problem solve and make decisions. • Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure. • Understanding of current Health & Safety obligations, ensuring the Kitchen is fully compliant to the SOP's, Policies, procedures, and service standards. Experience: • 3 years’ experience as Head Chef. • Experience working in high-volume kitchens & leading large teams while building a great culture and kitchen environment. • Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, or equivalent. • Current Food Safety Handling Certificate. • Hotel Industry knowledge a distinct advantage • Demonstrated commercial capability to drive profit, control costs and build customer loyalty. • Highly organised, with good computer literacy in Microsoft Products (excel, word, powerpoint) and food safety software. We invite you to apply for the opportunity by submitting your application to chef@allaprossima.co.nz
Trademe · HR
Trademe · HR
