Executive Chef

As  the Executive Chef  you will lead the team in a great kitchen environment as part of a well-established Western Australian group. Bring your experience, creativity and passion for food. 
 
The Cottesloe Beach Hotel is an iconic Perth venue located at this prime beachside location. We proudly provide top-quality food, friendly service and a positive work environment. The venue comprises varied hospitality and bar spaces together with a newly refurbished function space on the first floor overlooking Cottesloe Beach.
 
The Hotel is on the brink of launching an exciting new 220-person venue which will operate alongside the current hospitality offerings.
 
You will be a key player in further reinforcing the exciting food and hospitality direction for the venue, working with a supportive team and Prendiville Group Director of Food Russell Blaikie to articulate, develop, and execute our plan for excellence in food. Tailor-made for a passionate professional, this role provides the scope for exercising your considerable knowledge and passion for food on a daily basis.
 
Supported by an energetic team of like-minded chefs this role offers a variety of areas within the one venue and allows for diversity within the role.
 
Key requirements:

• Applicable trade qualifications and accreditations
• Solid exposure to cooking and awareness of various types of innovative cuisine and food trends
• Menu planning, execution and developing creative daily specials.
• Knowledge and application of food costing and stock management
• Leadership and coaching skills to manage, mentor and train your team.
• Knowledge of kitchen food safety and compliance management
• Experience in the financial management of food operations including, managing budgets, wage costs, forecasting, staff rostering, sales analysis and reporting.
• Competent level of administration and computer literacy skills.

 
What we offer:

• Attractive salary and staff benefits including food and beverage and room rate discounts across all Prendiville hotels with our employee Master Key programme.
• Significant investment in training and support to ensure success.
• Career progression, promotion, relocation and opportunities within Prendiville Group. 
• Participation in annual Prendiville Group Chef programs, including our annual Chefs tour

 
Please apply with a current resume and cover letter to support your application.
 
Given the volume of expected applications only shortlisted candidates will be considered.