Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley is currently looking for
a Full Time Head Chef to join our team.
You’ll have ambition, talent
and obviously, some key skills. Because, for this vital role, we’re looking
for someone who is a truly exceptional professional who is passionate about food
and delivering a superior guest experience.
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word-spacing: 0px;">Working closely with the team you will be responsible
for the daily operations of our Kitchen Operations for our outlets including
Gazebo Restaurant, Harvest Restaurant and Bar, In-Room Dinning as well
as Conferencing & Events.
Our environment is fast
paced and it’s all about working with the Food & Beverage team to create
amazing experiences for our guests! Our Meeting & Events operation is unique
and diverse so if you’re looking for a role that will give your exposure to Day
Meetings, Gala Dinners, Weddings and Special Social Events then this is the role
for you!
As the leader of the team you will be responsible
for ensuring the smooth running of the daily operations, assisting with menu
creations, maintaining food costs, training and mentoring junior chefs &
apprentices and maintaining strict hygiene standards.
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What you’ll
be doing
· Oversee all kitchen
operations including restaurant, banquets and stewarding
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all outlets
· Manage food costs, budgets, stock control and supplier
relationships
· Ensure all food safety, HACCP and WHS standards
are met
· Partner with key departments to deliver seamless events
and guest experiences
· Drive consistency, quality
and presentation across all food offerings
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What we’re looking
for
· Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Head Chef
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advantegous
· Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire
and develop teams
· Solid financial acumen
including budgeting, forecasting and cost control
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experiences
· Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen
operations
· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-outlet
environment
What you can expect
from us
We give our people
everything they need to succeed, including a competitive salary and benefits
designed to support your best work life:
· Global hotel discounts
across IHG Hotels & Resorts
· Career development
and industry-leading training opportunities
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At IHG, we live and breathe
True Hospitality - being caring, confident, attentive and responsive
in everything we do. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone
feels they belong, can grow, and make a meaningful difference.
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word-spacing: 0px;">Don’t quite meet every requirement but believe you’d be
a great fit? We’d still love to hear from you.
Hit Apply and start your journey with us today.
