Head Chef

Overlooking the Mersey River, the Novotel Devonport boasts an unrivalled waterfront location, unique design, outstanding service and an exciting F&B concept.  

Our signature restaurant, Mr Good Guy, takes you deep into the night markets of Asia, allowing our guests to experience the hawker food found in the backstreets and laneways of South-East Asia in the heart of Devonport. We pride ourselves on our fun, contemporary and authentic menu that showcases local produce and international favourites.

Mr Good Guy is looking for our next Head Chef to join our team, help us celebrate the notion of Asian street food with a modern, urban twist at Mr Good Guy in Devonport!

As an experienced Head Chef, you will relish the opportunity to show your talents in a strong team-orientated environment while contributing to our exceptional food experience for guests. With a strong focus on developing and encouraging a strong team environment, you will lead our team and continue to maintain and improve our restaurant service offering.

ALL about the role:

• Manage, inspire, and lead a team to create an outstanding dining experience for our guests delivering consistent, high-quality food and an exceptional dining experience
• Have a genuine passion for what you do, keeping up to date with food trends, resulting in innovative menu development
• Be innovative, continually looking for ways to wow our guests and challenge the team to create exciting and contemporary menus
• Developing positive customer relations through interacting with our guests and being the face of the kitchen
• Manage department operations, including budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, food costs, and waste management
• Foster positive relationships with other key managers, department heads, and suppliers to meet business needs
• Coaching and developing your team to succeed professionally via regular 1:1 meetings, personal development plans, appraisals, training, and reward and recognition programs
• Understand and follow industry specific food safety and compliance standards and documentation

ALL about you:

• A progressive, creative professional who remains pragmatic and focused in an ever-changing and challenging environment
• A culinary artist with an established background in delivering exceptional dining experiences
• You will have a fun attitude and a generous approach to developing your team
• You are passionate about showcasing the best produce to create a destination venue that sees patrons returning again and again
• Provide a clear vision and consistent direction that reflects our brand strategy
• An experienced Head Chef/second in-charge of a busy F&B operation, (minimum of 2 years experience in a similar management  role), preferably with knowledge of the hotel industry
• Creativity for menu development and up-to-date knowledge of current food trends
• Excellent communication skills and a professional attitude
• A proven ability to recruit, motivate and train successful teams

In return, we will offer you:

• Discounts including accommodation and dining from day 1!
• Fantastic learning, development, and career opportunities within Accor.
• Make an impact, grow your career, and be a part of the global hospitality success story.
• Be a part of a dynamic hotel environment with a supportive and fun team.

How to apply?

Please send us your resume with a brief cover letter telling us why you are the best person for the role.

You must have unlimited work rights in Australia.