Head Chef

The focus of Compass Group is delivering the finest cuisines at some of the most iconic venues in the world and being a world leader, employing 600,000 people across 45 countries our portfolio of catering and support services takes you to some of the most prestigious venues and events, to schools and workplaces to offshore and remote locations.As you can see, a career at Compass Group can really take you places!You are a dynamic and passionate Head Chef who loves a challenge and thrives on hard work. Our venue hosts large scale events, catering functions, weddings and conferences. In this role you will showcase your talents in a centralised production kitchen managing a culinary brigade at one of our most prestigious locations in Canberra, the National Gallery of Australia. Key Duties Plan, supervise, monitor, and evaluate the food production and menu-based cateringSuccessfully managing, mentoring and developing a kitchen team including kitchen hands, cooks and chefsDeliver to our client’s high expectations of a premium experienceControlling stock, preparing budgets, operating within strict budgetary constraintsBe accountable for food production of various areas, in accordance with timing requirementsChampion the significance and accurate implementation of allergy awareness controlsMaintaining a high standard of food hygiene, safety, infection control and cleanliness in accordance with Compass standards. The Person Chef trade’s qualification with at least 5 years experience in a comparable venue environment including multi-venue cateringProven ability of Large Scale High End Functions, and Fine Dining A La Carte Restaurant ExperienceWill display a proven history of strong logistical experience for requirements across multiple venues, functions and catering requirementsDrive, personality creative flair and a passion for foodExperience in leading, mentoring and developing teamsExceptional communication skillsMust have experience in menu development and costingTraining and/or accreditation in OH&S and Food Hygiene The BenefitsWe place great importance on being an employer of choice and offer excellent career opportunities including internal transfers; ongoing training and development including apprenticeships & traineeshipsa competitive salaryrecognition programs including awardslong service and team event dayssite based benefits and company discounts