Join Our Team as Head Chef at Rupert's Bar & Grill at Coachman's Inn Warwick

Location: Coachman's Inn Warwick, Southern Darling Downs, QLD  
Position: Full-Time Head Chef  

Sick of the Uncertainty in Job Security and the High Cost of Metropolitan Living? We Get It!

Escape the higher cost of living, the crazy and unpredictable work hours of the city and come to the wonderful Southern Downs.  Just 2 hours from Brisbane or the Gold Coast, Warwick is the perfect location.  Great location for families with public and private primary and high schools, gyms, sporting clubs, medical facilities, shopping and banking.  

Rupert's Bar & Grill, part of the award-winning Coachman's Inn Warwick, is known for its intimate dining experience, Rupert's can seat up to 60 diners and also caters for larger functions, weddings, and conferences in our dedicated event space. We are seeking a passionate, reliable and experienced hospitality professional to join and lead our kitchen brigade.

What We Offer:

- Work-Life Balance: Fixed, consecutive 2 days off per week.
- Full-Time Role: Stability and security in your employment.
- Team Development: Opportunity to develop and build your kitchen team to your exacting standards.
- Supportive Management: Collaborate with an experienced general management team, explore new flavours, trends and dishes.

 About You:

- Have a minimum of 5 years with current exposure to leading and mentoring teams

- Passionate and Knowledgeable: Enthusiastic about the food and dining scene with an understanding of current food flavours and styling.
- Attention to Detail: Fastidious with personal and kitchen hygiene.
- Self-motivated, Enthusiastic and Flexible: Driven to excel and adaptable to changing needs.
- Stock Control Expertise: Proficient in stock takes, food costs, procurement, and receipt of goods with experience in computerized point-of-sale systems (Ideal POS preferred).
- Creative Menu Development: Proactive in designing menus, planning daily specials, and creating inspiring function and wedding menus demonstrating your current knowledge
- Safety Aware: Current knowledge of food safety and OHS standards, with relevant certificates.
- Team Player:  You are genuine, authentic and eager to participate in team planning and strategy meetings to best develop the business and its people.

 Requirements:

- Proven experience in quality operations management.
- Demonstrated leadership and management skills in a hands-on senior role.

Ready to Make the Move?

If you are passionate about food, eager to share your culinary skills, and ready to make our kitchen your own, please forward your cover letter, resume and referees.

Let’s chat

You will have a minimum  Certificate 3 or equivalent chef qualifications

CurrentFood Handling/Safety Certificate

Minimum of 3 years as Head Chef and be able to demonstrate your team management skills.

Minimum of 5 years leading and mentoring a team

Current and demonstrated experience as a head chef