About This Role
This role involves assisting in the leadership of the kitchen team at a luxury hotel, delivering exceptional dining experiences across various outlets, and fostering a high-performing culinary culture. It suits a chef with experience in high-end environments who is passionate about mentoring and developing team members.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the leadership of the kitchen team to deliver exceptional, memorable and profitable dining experiences aligned with the vision of the resort
- Deliver outstanding food experiences across all outlets, including restaurant dining, weddings, functions, conferences, events and bespoke guest experiences
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Head Chef in the development and execution of innovative menus, ensuring consistency in quality, presentation and flavour
- Train, mentor and develop culinary team members to foster a high-performing kitchen culture
- Oversee kitchen operations in the absence of senior chefs and maintain operational excellence
- Work closely with Front of House teams to ensure seamless service and an exceptional guest experience
- Maintain clear and effective communication across the kitchen team to support smooth daily operations
- Ensure compliance with all food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety standards
- Support senior kitchen leaders in achieving operational, financial and guest satisfaction objectives across the hotel
Requirements
- Chef trade qualification
- Minimum 2 years' experience as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef within a high-end restaurant, hotel or à la carte environment
- Strong understanding of back-of-house operations, including ordering, stock control, stocktakes, rostering, menu planning and financial performance
- A passion for mentoring and developing team members
- Excellent organisational and communication skills with the ability to perform in a fast-paced environment
- Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including weekends, evenings and public holidays
- The ability to commute or relocate to the Blue Mountains region
Benefits
- Huge range of discounts across our entire portfolio of luxury hotels and retreats including accommodation, food and beverage and spa discounts
- Friends and family discounts
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Caring and progressive culture where all team members are celebrated and recognised regularly
- Opportunities for career development and mobility across our 19 Australian properties (and growing!)
About the Company
Iconic Blue Mountains hotel Ardour Lilianfels Blue Mountains is part of the prestigious Ardour Hotels & Estates collection. Nestled in the heart of the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park, the resort features 89 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, premium food and beverage experiences, and the world-class Eliva Spa.
