Job no: 492320
Work type: Full Time
Location: Frankston
Categories: Services
Frankston City Council is located on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay where the beach meets with the natural landscapes of the Mornington Peninsula. We are a diverse community that provides a vibrant lifestyle along with a growing economic and arts sector.
Our leadership team is committed to building an engaged and collaborative culture where innovation and being future focused are the norm. If you want to help shape the future of Frankston, now is the time to join our team!
About the role
Councils Arts & Culture Department is looking for a Head Chef who will be responsible for leading food and beverage elements in a manner that ensures a high standard of delivery to all Frankston Arts Centre clients, patrons, staff and wider council .
The successful candidate must have keen leadership and creative skills that will inspire a team to innovate and deliver high quality outstanding food. A high level of culinary experience running large scale events to small scale events is essential.
Your main responsibilities will include:
• Direct and supervise the preparation of food, ensuring food ingredients and dishes are served to a consistent high quality standard
• Creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes ensuring variety and quality
• Motivate and develop team members to meet individual and departmental goals
• Assist the Leadership Team in the planning of future development of facilities and service improvements
About you
• Experience in large scale function dinning, planning menus and managing kitchen budgets
• The ability to inspire others and develop a high functioning team
• Relevant qualification as a Chef with substantial professional cooking skills
Why Frankston Council?
Be part of a workplace that is looking to transform the way that we work and build on our values “Kinder, Fairer, Smarter”. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as:
• Great team environment
• Access to professional and career development opportunities
• Purchased leave
• Paid Parental leave
This position is a Band 6 currently remunerated between $89,810.37 to $98.659.52 per annum, plus superannuation.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact James Mavros on 0497 641 412 or james.mavros@frankston.vic.gov.au.
You will need to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia, certified copies of your qualifications, a current Driver Licence and Working with Children Check. You must also be willing to provide a Pre-Employment Health Declaration and undertake a National Police Record Check.
Frankston City Council is committed to building a culture that values diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.
Frankston City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse. Protecting children