QT Canberra Head Chef

Food & Beverage | Listed 24 June

QT Canberra – Head Chef

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Location
ACT

Work type
Full time

Brand
QT

About EVT 

When you join EVT, you are joining one of Australia and New Zealand’s leading experience companies. EVT encompasses Entertainment businesses that excite every sense, Ventures driven by a passion for new opportunities and Travel businesses that always feel local and authentic. At EVT, we’re the shakers and the Daymakers. The experience creators. The possibility makers and opportunity takers. We aim to make a positive impact on our people, communities and environment, every day. 

About QT 

A collection of 10 hotels and resorts spanning Australia and New Zealand, each QT is linked by our signature service and commitment to quirk. And our people? With personalities as unique and extraordinary as each property, individuality is more than encouraged. What will you bring to the mix? 

About QT Canberra

Extraordinary? We had a feeling about you. Smack in the middle of capital action, QT Canberra is granting permission to pursue your passions. With rooms and venues full of design-led details, and divine dining at Capitol Bar & Grill, there are countless areas to explore and connections to make.

About the role

QT Canberra is currently seeking a talented and experienced Head Chef to lead our signature restaurant Capitol Bar & Grill’s culinary team at our vibrant bar and grill restaurant, along with breakfast, In Room Dining. As the Head Chef, you will play a crucial role in creating a memorable dining experience for our guests. Your passion for food, creativity, and leadership skills will be essential in maintaining the high standards of our kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

• Culinary Leadership: Lead and mentor the kitchen staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment. You’ll be responsible for menu development, recipe creation, and ensuring consistent food quality.

Food Preparation: Oversee all aspects of food preparation, including cooking, plating, and presentation. Ensure food safety and sanitation standards are met and maintained. Inventory and Stock Management: Manage food inventory, control costs, and minimize waste. Establish relationships with suppliers and monitor quality and pricing of ingredients. Team Management: Recruit, train, and supervise kitchen staff. Create rosters and delegate tasks efficiently. Fostering a positive and productive kitchen culture. Quality Control: Implement quality control measures to maintain the highest standards of taste, presentation, and portion control. Compliance: Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, food handling guidelines, and HACCP standards. Working with the Executive Chef closely on obtaining the HACCP Certification within the property. Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a similar leadership role in a bar and grill or similar establishment.

Benefits & perks 

At EVT, we want our people to experience our businesses and be brand and experience advocates. So, we make sure access to amazing ‘Elevate Perks’ are available to all staff from day dot. 

• Incredible team member discounts from your first day on-the-job.  

50% off stays at EVT hotels – Rydges, LyLo, QT, Atura, and more.   $2 movie tickets, plus Moonlight, Gold Class, Candy Bar discounts and more.   Awesome winter and summer savings and discounts at Thredbo.   Rapid career growth opportunities through our EVT network.   Local community involvement, volunteering and charitable giving.    Australia and NZ’s largest and most diverse experiences company.   

Skills & experience 

• Culinary degree or equivalent experience in a high-volume kitchen.

Strong understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and kitchen procedures. Knowledge of food cost control, stock management, and budgeting. Leadership and team management skills. Exceptional creativity and passion for food. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing circumstances. Current food safety supervisor certificate and knowledge of health and safety regulations.

If you’re 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 https://www.evt.com/elevate/careers/.   

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