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Pullman Port Douglas, Mitre Street, Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia Req #4965Friday, 2 May 2025Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort & Spa, located in the picturesque town of Port Douglas, just an hour''s drive north of Cairns, offers a range of accommodations including studios, two and three-bedroom apartments, and a three-bedroom beach front private villa. Our resort offers all-day dining at ALUCO Restaurant & Bar, a relaxing Pool Bar, and Vie Spa with customised facial treatments and relaxing massages leaving guests renewed and revitalised. With two meeting rooms accommodating up to 200 guests and three additional wedding locations at the resort, we cater to both leisure and corporate travellers alike. During your down time, explore all that the region has to offer, from the Great Barrier Reef to the Daintree Rainforest.PurposeAs Head Chef, you are the leader in our world of culinary creations! Your guidance and expertise are instrumental in nurturing your kitchen team''s talents as they craft delectable dishes that linger in the memories of diners. Mentoring your staff, overseeing food preparation, and thoughtfully curating enticing menus, all while maintaining a smoothly functioning and secure kitchen operation to guarantee an enjoyable dining experience for every guest.Primary ResponsibilitiesDeveloping and updating menus, including selecting ingredients, creating recipes, and ensuring variety and qualityOverseeing the daily operations of the kitchen, including staff scheduling, inventory management, and kitchen hygieneSupervising the cooking process, ensuring that dishes are prepared to the highest standards in terms of taste, presentation, and portion sizeManaging the kitchen''s budget, controlling food costs, and minimising waste to maximise profitabilityHiring, training, and supervising kitchen staff, including chefs, cooks, and kitchen assistants, to ensure a smooth operationCollaborating with restaurant management, front-of-house staff, and suppliers to coordinate the overall dining experience and address any issuesSkills & ExperiencePrevious experience as a Head or Senior Sous Chef with leadership abilities and track record of effectively managing kitchen teamsProven menu development skills, crafting innovative dishes with seasonal ingredients, accommodating dietary needs, and maintaining top-notch presentationTake great pride and passion in the food you produce with exceptional attention to detailStrong organisational abilities for preparation, planning, and cost controlA natural team player that loves the synergy of a great team, but can also work autonomously with easePersonal presentation & communication skills are imperative, along with positive energy & attitudeFlexibly to work across a range of shifts including weekends and public holidays as requiredALL Heartist Membership -Take advantage of discounts on accommodation and food & beverage worldwide!Family & Friends Discounts-Available on a range of accommodation, services and events for those who mean the most to youAccor Live Limitless (ALL) Loyalty Program-Earn status & reward points on your worldwide staysLearn Your Way-Support your career development with access to Accors industry leading training platforms, Accor Academy and TypsyBuild Your Network-With more than 300,000 Accor professionals globally sharing the same guest passion, you have the ability to grow your hospitality network worldwideWorldwide Opportunities-We are a world leading hotel operator! With over 400 hotels in the Pacific and more than 5,000 across 110 countries, offering limitless opportunities to grow your careerAt Accor, we welcome you as you are. We help you grow and learn, so that work brings purpose to your life. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write, and together we can imagine tomorrow''s hospitality. Accor is an inclusive company, building diverse teams across the globe.Everyone has a story and we want to learn yours. We invite you to APPLY NOW. #J-18808-Ljbffr