Location: Central New South Wales Work Type: Full Time Salary: Salary range from $65,000 to $80,000 + super Head Chef Central NSW with SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE HOWEVER TO APPLY YOU MUST BE LOCATED IN AUSTRALIA.A great opportunity exists for a Head Chef to join a regional Hotel in Central NSW. It's a popular, well-established pub that has been owned by the same family for over 150 years. The hotel is a tourist destination town with a thriving rural community and frequent tourists who visit more than once.This is an opportunity for someone to lead a team and continue building on a quality menu that is already regarded as one of the best in the area. The owners are looking for someone who can bring new ideas to the table and help strengthen its reputation as a destination while keeping its existing bustling trade coming back for what they love.About the business: the Hotel is a 4th generation family-owned pub built in 1860. While recently renovated, it retains the frontier charm of the gold rush days, with decorative iron work, a Wunderlich tin-lined balcony, and a six-metre deep verandah. It has featured in the top five beer gardens in NSW for the last five consecutive years. The town is located at the base of the Great Dividing Range and offers spectacular rural settings, a tight-knit community, and is about 40 minutes drive from Tamworth, a regional hub of the New England area.ABOUT THE ROLE Full-time position $65K to $80K plus super with benefits.What we are looking for: someone that has a 'can do' attitude and can tick the majority of items below:Duties: Menu planningEstimating food and labour costsLiaising with suppliers and use of seasonal and local produceMonitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentationEnsuring hygiene regulations are metThe ability to lead, train and nurture staff with leadership skillsAutonomously run your own kitchenPrepare and serve the meals with prideSet a seasonal menu while introducing some fresh ideasManage and maintain stock efficientlyKeep records of expenses and wastageMaintain an immaculately clean kitchen at all timesWork at pace and can be flexible with client requestsBENEFITS & PERKS A generous salary and bonus structure is offered. You will have the use of a professional team to carry out your duties to a high standard. Accommodation for your family is available with a 2-bedroom cottage provided for the successful candidate within walking distance of the hotel. There are local educational facilities close by and the opportunity for casual work for your partner if required at the hotel.This is a full-time position for a career-minded chef. This will be your kitchen where you have control.SKILLS & EXPERIENCE You will have at a minimum a certificate 3 along with 4 years experience running a kitchen, as well as some basic pastry skills. There will be some creativity within this inclusive and supportive environment.Experience Required: Show creativity in cookery techniques and ability to train othersWork well under pressureTeam-orientedPositive, punctual and professional approachFamiliar with food safety and OHS guidelinesCompetency with ordering and managing stockPlease note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.Reference Number: 010 Date Posted: October 9, 2020#J-18808-Ljbffr