About The Role

In this role, you will be responsible for:

Leading and supervising employees across The Bistro, Patisserie, New Beijing, and Emporium Snack Bar, including kitchen and front-of-house staffHands-on cooking and day-to-day operation of our popular and successful BistroReporting directly to the New Lambton Catering Manager through regular daily and weekly meetings to discuss operations, issues, and new ideasPreparing and managing staff rosters, ensuring appropriate allocation of resources to meet business needsCompleting reports including file notes, injury reports, discrepancies, manager notes, appraisals, performance improvement plans, and other reports as requiredManaging employee performance, including conducting performance reviews and addressing underperformance across kitchen and food court teamsMaintaining and promoting high standards of hygiene and cleanliness across all kitchens, and supporting team leaders with preparation and cleaning schedulesMonitoring food costs and managing weekly expenditureOrdering stock in line with operational requirementsDriving innovation through the development of new ideas and concepts to enhance the catering profile of The Wests Group AustraliaLeading by example by working efficiently and setting a positive, productive standard for all staff

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

A minimum of two years' experience in a Head Chef role within a large club environmentStrong leadership capability with a proven track record of training, motivating, and developing kitchen teamsCreative flair, with excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skillsDemonstrated experience in menu planning, costing, and controlling wastageExperience preparing rosters for large teamsProven ability to manage performance and conduct performance discussionsExperience completing stocktakes and managing ordering processesA collaborative leadership style that fosters cooperation and respect between team membersA friendly, enthusiastic, and positive can-do attitudeA strong commitment to maintaining and exceeding operational standardsA results-driven mindset with a focus on achieving outstanding sales outcomesThe ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environmentCertificate IV in Commercial Cookery or relevant industry qualifications

About Us

The Wests Group Australia is a major employer in the Newcastle, Port Stephens and Lake Macquarie regions. Employing close to 1000 people, Wests operates a multi-site portfolio of entertainment and hospitality venues comprising of registered clubs, hotels, conference and fitness facilities as well as the Newcastle Knights. We are one of the many local success stories of our region.   

Being an employee of The Wests Group will give you access to the following perks and benefits:  

Wellbeing:  First Nations Cultural Leave, annual flu vaccinations, Wellbeing Leave, flexible work options, Community Care leave and Employee assistance programs (EAP). Career: Certificate III in Hospitality (SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality (JobReady - Culinary) | Allara Learning), paid traineeships, and leadership programs.  Financial: Paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, above-award wages and penalty rates, plus 40% off meals for club employees.  Lifestyle:  Discounted gym membership for $25/month per month (including your partner), discounted NIB Health Insurance, savings on Reflections Holiday Parks, and discounted accommodation at our three hotels - The Executive, The Gateway, and The Anchorage Hotel & Spa.  

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to create a work environment where employee differences such as gender, age, culture, disability, sexual orientation and education are valued to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.