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Add expected salary to your profile for insights.To help lead the kitchen team to develop a unique dining experience for our guests across our bars, restaurant, private dining spaces, conferencing and events spaces, and in-room dining offering.The successful candidate must be a strong leader, have the ability to help coordinate large teams across multiple kitchens, possess excellent cost control, and repeatedly achieve solid results compared to budget and prior year. You must be hands-on throughout the operation and it is expected that you spend peak periods with the team getting your "hands dirty" and leading by example.Key ResponsibilitiesPassion to push innovation and creativity developing seasonal and rotating menus across the restaurant, private dining spaces, and special events.A passion for your team and developing your people.Commitment to maintaining high and consistent standards of products across all food and beverage outlets.To have a full knowledge of, and practice the hotels established occupational health and safety guidelines (OH&S) & HACCP.Excited to work collaboratively with the Executive Chef, Director of Food and Beverage, Venue Managers and Marketing Teams.In-depth understanding and experience managing financial reporting including: menu costing, COGs, labour, wastage.Skills & ExperienceMust have minimum 5 years experience in a similar position.Ability to work a range of shifts including weekends, nights, and public holidays.Strong written and communication skills.About QT MelbourneQT Melbourne is a joy for the individual in the heart of Australias most creatively charged city. Our culinary team works across multiple venues, including Pascale Bar and Grill, Conferencing & Events and QT Rooftop Bar.About the businessOur passion is people. Chefs and housekeepers, DJs, engineers, porters, baristas, and accountants. Were for the passionate. The progressive. We include. We nurture talent and promote internally. When you work here, you dont just come to work, you bring yourself to work. Of course, we love great food, natural service, beautiful art, elegant design, cocktails, music, and luxury. QT is part of EVT, a proudly Australian-owned company with over 100 years experience in hospitality, entertainment, and leisure in Australia & New Zealand.Renowned for our refreshingly local, down-to-earth experiences.If youre interested in keeping up to date with all available positions at EVT, including cinemas, hotels, and Thredbo, you can sign up for our weekly job alerts here: do your skills match this job?Your application will include the following questions:How many years'' experience do you have as a head chef / chef de cuisine?Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of OH&S/WHS?Do you have experience with menu planning & costing?Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?How many years of people management experience do you have?Do you hold a current Food Safety Supervisor certificate?As part of the Australian-owned Event Hospitality & Entertainment group, were a reliable, accountable employer and a loved place to work. Our value rests on our people, and we value the contribution every individual makes. #J-18808-Ljbffr