Chef de Cuisine

• Gold Coast | RACV Royal Pines Resort
• Full-time 
• Competitive Salary | Discounts on RACV products & resorts

Great things start here

Be part of a purpose-driven organisation creating meaningful travel and leisure experiences, useful home products and services, better outcomes for drivers, and a cleaner energy future. 

At RACV Royal Pines Resort, a short drive from Surfers Paradise set on a championship golf course with spacious rooms and authentic culinary experiences, enjoy the best of tourism and have room to grow in a changing industry that's yours to shape. Join our supportive leisure team whose job it is to help people live their best lives — whether they’re on holiday, visiting an attraction or treating loved ones to a special experience.

About this opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Chef De Cuisine to effectively manage and lead our talented team of chefs in Outlets, which includes Kalinda, Trattoria Amici, Tees' Clubhouse, Videre, Panorama Lounge & Arika Pool Bar.

This could be just the right role for you? 

Reporting to the executive chefs, you will be responsible for ensuring the day-to-day operations of the outlets run smoothly. Key responsibilities for the role include:

• Being innovative, passionate and enthusiastic for hospitality and service to deliver exceptional food experiences for our guests
• Lead, delegate and support a team of chefs, with a ‘hands on’ approach to deliver a high standard of product, service and a positive work environment
• Train, provide feedback and manage staff performance & leave
• Manage stock, reporting, forecasting and ensure budgets are acheived
• Build positive working relationships with internal & external stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to improve services, productivity & efficiencies
• Support the business commitment to sustainability, WHS & hygiene standards & company policies & procedures

Our team work a 7 day rotating roster, including evenings, weekends & public holidays. Full availability is required.

We are offering

• Permanent Full-time
• Discounts on RACV products & resorts
• Employee of the month awards & recognition
• Laundered Uniform
• Complimentary parking on-site

What you’ll need to be successful

• Experience in a CDC or similar position in a 4/5 star hotel/resort or equivalent
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery qualification, essential
• Food handling & OHS Certificates, essential
• First Aid Certificate, desirable
• Extensive knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and service
• Attention to detail, passion for cuisine with a strong focus on food quality and presentation, emerging trends and the ability to update menus
• Strong leadership skills to engage, manage, train, and inspire
• Work well in a team environment with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of budgeting and accounting procedures including planning, forecasting and cost controlling
• Excellent personal presentation

The RACV difference

Be part of a team who cares. Back your ambition and find a new career with RACV.

Application process

You can learn more about the RACV at careers.racv.com.au 

Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in Australia, and consent to a criminal record check. 

At RACV, we believe that maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace is an important element in our continued success. We want our people to feel welcome, supported and appreciated for who they are and what they bring to our business. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and/or the role, please let our Talent Acquisition Team know. 

Submit your CV via the link below.