Chef

Chef – Warrandyte VIC

Kogan People Solutions, recruiters, are working with a well established and successful restaurant nestled in the heart of Warrandyte serving fresh, hearty, and memorable food.

We are now seeking a skilled Chef to lead the kitchen team at this venue. This is a stable, long-term opportunity to work within a professional and respectful culture. If you are ready to manage a busy kitchen (and a great team) and deliver outstanding culinary experiences, we want to hear from you.

• Location – Warrandyte, VIC
• Tenure: Full-time, ongoing
• Schedule: Rotating roster (Weekdays & Weekends)
• Salary – negotiable in the range $75,000 to $85,000 plus super per annum.

Responsibilities of our Chef will include:

• Lead, mentor and inspire the kitchen team to deliver the best results.
• Assist in the hiring and training of new cooks and kitchen staff.
• Supervise (and participate in) the preparation of all meals.
• Manage kitchen consumables, stock takes, ordering, cost control and budgeting.
• In consultation with the Management team, develop, test, and introduce new menu items.
• Ensure strict compliance with OH&S and Food Safety standards.
• Work alongside the management team.

About you:

• You have a passion for the hospitality industry and are up to date on techniques and food trends.
• You can demonstrate an uncompromising attitude towards flavour and presentation of the highest quality, whilst aligning and motivating a cohesive and hardworking team environment.
• Are empathetic to those around you and work well under pressure.
• Have substantial experience working in a similar cuisine and professional environment.

To be successfully considered for the role, you:

• Possess excellent relevant post-secondary cookery related qualifications, to at least Diploma level or agreed substitute.
• Have at least one year of experience (preferably more) since earning your qualifications.
• Are available across the working week.
• Offer proven ability to prioritise, set goals and have the determination to achieve them.
• Possess a thorough understanding of food safety and HACCP.
• Understand cost control, time management, prioritization, and cost-efficient procurement practices.
• Are an excellent people manager able to get the most out of your team.

This is an ideal opportunity for a Chef seeking their next worthy and valuable role. In addition to a top salary of $75k to $85k plus superannuation per annum, there are excellent conditions and first-rate facilities awaiting the successful applicant.

You must have unrestricted full time Australian working rights to be considered.

Applications

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Kogan People Solutions are grateful for all applications, but kindly note that they will only respond to shortlisted applicants.

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