Head Chef

Want to know what makes Ovolo more special, more unique, and more original than all the rest? Our people. Just the way they are. At Ovolo, we want you to be yourself. It’s what keeps us from swimming in the ‘sea of sameness. That’s why here we’ve ditched the tired old ‘corporate scripts’ and empowered our people to speak from the heart. Characters and mavericks, come one, come all. We’re after you with all your you-ness.

The Gig

As a Head Chef you will be tasked with the management of our small but busy kitchen in this venue. It goes without saying that our food will be paramount, but not like that all too-slick, corporate blah blah experience happening elsewhere in your traditional Hotel. We have a bit of personality, a bit of freshness, interesting and quirky, we shine and are always changing.

This is a Full-Time role and will require flexibility within your availability. Your responsibilities will include:

• We have two all day dining outlets and a conferencing space within a Hotel
• The Chef will be responsible for setting up the kitchen and all back of the house operations.
• Selecting, hiring and training the culinary staff will also be expected of the Head Chef. Leading by example and maintaining an open line of communication in setting high standards for the culinary personnel.
• An immaculate and well-organised kitchen, as well as a positive and professional atmosphere, must be maintained at all times.
• You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all company policies and procedures as well as state health and safety regulations.
• And also take responsibility for scheduling the kitchen staff as well as maintaining labour goals for the back of the house.
• Product ordering and food inventory
• Lastly, you will work closely with the General Manager to enhance knowledge of P&L and budgeting.

About you...

• You are a hands on Head Chef or an up and coming Sous chef with minimum 2 years experience in a similar environment
• You will be enjoy being on tools and bringing your creations to life
• Bring your on-trend ideas, new dishes, new concepts and new menus to make our food offering the best in the area
• Good knowledge of WHS, food hygiene and efficient kitchen processes
• Your team think you're absolutely fabulous and you LOVE to train your peeps
• You work fantastically under pressure, are cucumber cool and a natural born leader who gets things done
• You love the face-to-face guest experience and LOVE getting to know your guests
• Whilst you may not love crunching the numbers you do get a ching –ching rush when your COGs line up with your budget
• The F&B Team are your BFF's!

What you'll get...

• Well, there's the chance to shine in a brilliant team environment in Hong Kong and now Indonesia – bring your personality and sense of fun to work and the most amazing team to work with.
• Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you
• Receive Hotel benefits in rooms and our fabulous F&B outlets
• Stay Fit and Fabulous; be involved in our Wellbeing Programmes
• Develop relationships and make a difference to other people’s lives through our Community Programme
• Autonomous role with oodles of creative license & chance to showcase your entrepreneurial talent

Shiny happy people all round. That is our purpose.

Apply now!