Rydges Resort Hunter Valley - Head Chef
Core
Manage and coordinate food production for Lovedale Brewbar, Room service, and Pool Bar at Rydges Resort Hunter Valley, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and budget compliance.
Role type
Senior Head Chef (Hospitality)
Builds
Elevated pub classics, brewery-fresh beer pairings, and event catering for leisure and conference guests
Domain
Hospitality / Food & Beverage
Required skills
Kitchen team leadership, menu development, food safety compliance, budget control, staff recruitment and training, inventory management, operational coordination
Preferred skills
Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery, NSW Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
Technologies
Kitchen management systems, POS systems, inventory tracking software
Responsibilities
Present food meeting patron expectations, resolve complaints, ensure safe and hygienic food storage and preparation, maintain recipe standards, achieve budgetary targets, direct and supervise kitchen staff, recruit and train team members, process disciplinary actions, liaise with F&B managers, monitor stock rotation, enforce health and safety guidelines, manage departmental rosters, control operating expenses, maintain equipment, communicate with other departments, report incidents and hazards, act as a brand ambassador
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
