Head Chef

About Us

Falvey's Hotel's are looking for an expereinced and passionate Head Chef to lead the team at Falvey's Stock Hotel.

We are an independently owned and operated Hotel from the expanding Falvey Hotel's group. We currently own 6 venues located in Ipswich, Lockyer Valley and Toowoomba. Our kitchen teams pride themselves on their high standards striving to execute a quality experience for all our guests. We pride ourselves on offering a range of differing dining styles between our venues to give each hotel its own individual style, but with a consistency to quality that allows our guest to know they are valued no matter where they chose to dine.

About the position

• Report directly to the group’s Executive Chef. Be crucial to the future developments of the venues by collaborating ideas, meeting KPI’s and being involved in the growth of the food element of our venues.

• Manage the kitchen team to lead and manage a high volume kitchen, including operations of daily services, functions and events.

• Implement the day-to-day operations of the kitchen including placing orders, ensuring correct stock control, stocktaking, running of services and adhering to food safety and health and safety standards.

• Be responsible for preparing and executing a diverse range of dishes with creativity and precision.

• Collaborate with the kitchen team to maintain high standards and timely delivery of orders.

• Ensure impeccable presentation and quality of all dishes leaving the kitchen.

Availability

This role is full time and requires flexibility in working hours. The successful candidate must be available to work on weekends, evenings and public holidays to accommodate our busy service hours.

Qualifications and Requirements

As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for managing the kitchen operations, whilst motivating our kitchen team to deliver a high-quality food and dining experience. The following skills, behaviours, and qualifications are essential:

• A certificate III in commercial cookery or higher.

• Food safety supervisors certificate.

• Kitchen management experience in a high volume establishment – minimum 3 years post qualification experience.

• Must currently reside in and be able to work in Australia.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work seamlessly within a team or independently when required.

• A high level of attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

In return for your dedication and commitment, Falvey's Hotels offers:

• A supportive and dynamic work environment that fosters growth and learning.

• The chance to work in a well-established hospitality venue alongside experienced professionals.

• Generous salary package plus super

• Opportunities for career advancement within our expanding network.

• Flexibility to showcase your creativity that only comes from working in an independently own venue.

To apply, please send your updated resume highlighting your relevant experience to ••••@falveyhotels.com Be sure to include a cover letter detailing your passion for cooking and your availability for weekends and nights.