We are all about the feast! We''ve been sharing dishes since before it was cool, and we want our guests to leave blown away by the experience of dining like a modern-day Viking.Our halls of Valhalla are in the city''s heart; the space is a sophisticated yet playful escape, inviting guests to experience a contemporary take on Norse feasts and celebrations. With a strong sense of escapism at its core, the space blends indulgence with adventure.While cocktails, wine and whisky form the backbone of our beverage offering, the true star is the foodbold, memorable, and made with exceptionally authentic ingredients.Passion for creating dishes that stir the soul and transform moments into lasting memories is at the heart of everything we do. SKAL!ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a rare opportunity to take the helm of an established, successful and revered restaurant and brand where you can flex your creativity and drive your career forward within the greater hospitality industry.Our Head Chef needs to be engaged and involved from end to end think developing and executing the day-to-day running of the kitchen to curating menu items with full creative control and engaging with new exciting opportunities such as events (eg; Dark Mofo, Melbourne Food & Wine), media profiles, collaborations and much more.With a F*ck yeah! attitude towards delivering great experiences and the drive to take the brand forward, we are looking for someone as fun as Loki, as smart as Odin, and as brave as Thor!More than just a Head Chef, the right candidate will work side by side with the Venue Manager in the running of the business and with key senior leaders to drive its success. We believe that what is best for the guest is at the forefront of what we do, and we are always pushing to evolve and excel so menu creation and design should be a strength.SKILLS & EXPERIENCE2+ years experience in a similar roleA passion for carnivorous cooking, sourcing sustainable high-quality ingredients and delivering a high-end yet approachable productAuthentic desire to engage with and enhance guest experienceExcellent people management and communication skillsExperience within a fast-paced kitchenExperience with costings, forecasting and working to a budgetBe able to lead and manage a diverse team, showcasing a positive attitude and promote strong work cultureFast paced decision making and work ethicHigh integrity, tact, a positive attitude to foster a culture that values critical thinking and problem-solving.BENEFITS & PERKSGood work life balance - Venue open Wednesday to Sunday, dinner service only (some lunches during festive season).Rewarding salary packageOpportunity for further growth within the company for the right candidateWork for a hospitality group owned by hospitality professionalsStrong and supportive team environment promoting only good cultureStaff discount across all Speakeasy Group venuesPaid day off on your birthdayAccess to ANANAS Academy online training for the Hospitality IndustryABOUT THE SPEAKEASY GROUPThe Speakeasy Group is a boutique hospitality group with a dedicated vision to become the most sought-after hospitality organisation to work for within the country. In the short time since the first venue opened to the public late January 2010, the group has received an outstanding reception from those with a penchant for unique, high-end food and beverage experiences and a good time out.The Speakeasy Group own and operate eight venues, including both restaurants and bars across Melbourne and Sydney and are renowned for offering guests a sense of escapism through memorable, personable, and unique experiences.The Speakeasy Group is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer that aims for every team member to feel that we have contributed positively to their careers in hospitality.If you''re looking to work with a business that takes a guest first approach to hospitality, this exciting role may be for you.This position comes on a full-time basis, salary negotiable depending on experience. With work life balance important to us, we are open to hear how this role can work for you. Please submit a cover letter and your resume to totalent@speakeasygroup.com.auPlease note only successful applicants will be contacted. Initial interviews may be conducted via Telephone or Video Call, so please indicate any unavailability in your cover letter. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title
Head Chef