Head Chef

About the role

The PumpHouse, Kununurra's premier waterfront restaurant showcasing the region’s best views and produce, is seeking to appoint a highly competent Head Chef. Constructed in 1961 with the inception of the Kununurra township, The PumpHouse was once an integral part of the Ord River Irrigation Scheme. Now heritage-listed, the building was repurposed in 2008 to offer a waterfront restaurant showcasing the region’s best views and produce.

Kununurra is the gateway to the East Kimberley, WA surrounded by breathtaking scenery, rock formations, and waterways. This established town with a population of close to 8,000 has a major supermarket, restaurants, primary and secondary, Tafe, medical centres and hospital and an outdoor drive-in theatre. Kununurra is conveniently linked by air to Darwin, Broome and Perth.

The Pumphouse is part of the HMC group of businesses which includes Nexus Airlines, Aviair, HeliSpirit, Freshwater East Kimberley Apartments, Bungle Bungle Savannah Lodge and Bungle Bungle Guided Tours.

The Head Chef will ensure the highest standards of customer food experiences, compliance with company and regulatory requirements, and financial profitability.

Your duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Manage the kitchen function ensuring compliance with company procedures, company culture, and optimum kitchen management.
• Working in collaboration with the Senior Management to develop a la carte menus that incorporate local, fresh, seasonal and native Australian produce, that caters to a range of dietary requirements and preferences.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a SOP manual, and other operational management plans as requested.
• Foster positive relationships and collaborate with group colleagues and management to meet business needs and achieve best practice outcomes.
• Actively contribute suggestions and make recommendations to maximise the success and profitability of The Pumphouse Restaurant.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislative and company requirements.
• Adhere to policies and procedures and actively participate in all meetings
• Deliver kitchen operations in-line with budget with a goal of meeting or exceeding targets.
• Contribute to the development of budgets.
• Approve relevant invoices and respond to queries in relation to kitchen financial operations.
• Induct, train, lead and motivate kitchen personnel.
• Prepare kitchen rosters in accordance with legislation, approve timesheets and leave ensuring adequate coverage.

About You

• Diploma in Commercial Cookery trade qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum 4 years Previous Sous Chef or Head Chef experience in a full service a la carte establishment.
• A genuine flair for creative modern Australian cuisine.
• Experience with menu development and cost analysis.
• Self-motivated with a positive outlook and ability to foster a strong, collaborative team culture.
• Safety first mindset with a strong working knowledge of the Food Safety Act, and awareness of Safety Management Systems.
• Adaptable to change and ability to meet the dynamic needs of a full service kitchen operation.
• A high level of understanding of safety work and food hygiene practices.
• Own transport, and current “C” Class Driver’s Licence.

The successful candidate will need to complete a satisfactory national police check and drug and alcohol test prior to commencement.

What we Offer You

• An opportunity to make your mark in a well-known, yet reinvigorated restaurant within an award-winning tourism and hospitality company.
• An attractive salary.
• Accommodation assistance.
• Personal development opportunities to grow in a diverse, inclusive company.
• A great team environment.
• Salary Sacrifice / salary packaging benefits

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your relevant qualifications and experience.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Work Location: In person