Branch Chef

Job description / Role

As the Head Chef, you will be the creative force behind our culinary offerings, leading our kitchen team to deliver exceptional Italian food delights. From crafting traditional favourites to introducing innovative dishes, your expertise and passion will shape the culinary experience for our guests.

Responsibilities:
• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to maintain high standards of culinary excellence, consistency, and efficiency.
• Execute creative menus that showcase the authentic flavours of Italian cuisine while catering to diverse palates.
• Oversee all aspects of food preparation, including sourcing ingredients.
• Implement and enforce strict food safety and sanitation standards to ensure a clean and hygienic kitchen environment.
• Collaborate closely with restaurant management to manage inventory, control costs, and optimize kitchen operations.
• Mentor and train junior kitchen staff, fostering a culture of growth, teamwork, and excellence.

Requirements

• Italian citizenship or EU nationality preferred.
• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a reputable Italian restaurant or similar culinary establishment.
• Deep understanding of Italian culinary traditions, ingredients, and techniques, with a flair for creativity and innovation.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

About the Company

Seagrass Boutique Hospitality Group specialises in creating superior and innovative Hospitality and Restaurant Concepts for discerning diners.

Why Seagrass? In nature, Seagrass is synonymous with sustainability and strength and nurtures all the life surrounding it. Similarly, our core values reflect our need to nurture and develop our people while maintaining a strong commitment to delivering a world class experience for our customers.

Our brands are synonymous with quality and include The Meat & Wine Co, Ribs & Burgers, Italian Street Kitchen, Hunter & Barrel and 6HEAD, all of which have established themselves as leaders in their respective Hospitality Segments. These brands reflect our passion for food in boutique concepts that delight our customers; from fine Steaks to superior Burgers. Our future concepts include a wide range of exciting brands that will add enormous value to our current stable.

Underpinning our successes and our enviable brands are our greatest asset; our People. It is through them that we continue to lead the market in Service and Quality and through them that we will continue to grow and excel in all that we do.