Executive Chef / O`Reilly`s Rainforest Retreat

About This Job

O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat is looking for an experienced and talented Executive Chef to work across multiple F&B outlets. The successful applicant will be hands on. Leading a team of skilled and dedicated chefs.

The position is alternatively live-on 4 nights a week or commute to the Retreat.

Reporting directly to the Food and Beverage Manager the Executive Chef will be responsible for:

Menu/Dish design with execution for multiple venues using local produce and a focus on our target clientele.
Assess our takeaway/delivery menu for quality and value (which can number 60pax in an evening) and implement improvements accordingly.
Develop Maintain wage cost in kitchen areas, including chefs and kitchen staff.
Serve up to 300 covers per night in multiple venues where we are looking to upgrade the product and possibly the outlets.
Deliver on efficiency, budgets and product delivery standards.
Assist with the planning for refurbishment and redevelopment of the kitchens.
Strong food safety background will be highly regarded.
The salary and benefits package will be negotiable upon your past experience and potential to add value to the business. Lucrative bonus structure in place once probation period of 6 months is completed.

Be part of a Senior Management Group in a business that has been operating for 97 years and is aiming to be the best in Queensland for its 100th anniversary.

Profile

I’m a friendly and reliable student looking for part-time or casual work. I have experience working in cafés and enjoy working in a busy team environment. I’m comfortable with customer service, taking orders, making basic coffee and keeping the workplace clean and organised. I’m a quick learner, punctual and always willing to help.