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Port Melbourne, Port Phillip
- Mascalzone is a well established Italian restaurant located in Port Melbourne, Victoria, renowned for serving authentic Italian cuisine prepared using traditional techniques and premium quality ingredients.
Our menu features handcrafted pizzas, fresh pasta, risottos, antipasti, seafood, premium meat dishes and classic Italian desserts, delivering an exceptional dining experience for our customers.
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Chef to lead our kitchen team and maintain the high culinary standards for which Mascalzone is recognised.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled chef with experience in authentic Italian cuisine who thrives in a busy restaurant workplace.
Planning, designing and updating authentic Italian menus, daily specials and seasonal dishes.
Estimating food and labour costs to ensure efficient kitchen operations and profitability.
Ordering food supplies and managing stock levels while maintaining appropriate inventory control.
Monitoring the quality of dishes at every stage of preparation, cooking and presentation to ensure consistency and excellence.
Preparing and cooking a wide range of authentic Italian cuisine including handmade pasta, wood fired and traditional pizzas, risottos, gnocchi, antipasti, seafood, premium meat dishes, sauces, desserts and signature chef specialties.
Developing recipes and maintaining consistency in flavour, presentation and portion control.
Discussing menu development, food preparation and operational requirements with restaurant management and kitchen staff.
Demonstrating advanced cooking techniques and providing guidance and training to junior chefs, cooks and kitchen staff.




Supervising and coordinating kitchen operations to ensure efficient service during busy trading periods.
Maintaining the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, sanitation and workplace health and safety.
Inspecting ingredients to ensure freshness, quality and compliance with food safety standards.
Managing food storage, stock rotation and preservation techniques to minimise waste and maximise product quality.
Ensuring compliance with all food safety legislation and hygiene regulations.
Skills and Experience Required To be considered for this position, applicants should have: A relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery.
At least two years of relevant experience as a Chef in a busy commercial restaurant.
Demonstrated experience preparing authentic Italian cuisine.
Strong knowledge of traditional and modern Italian cooking techniques.
Experience in menu planning, food costing and inventory management.
Proven ability to supervise, train and motivate kitchen staff.
Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast paced restaurant environment.
What We Offer
Competitive salary package of $74,000 – $80,000 per annum plus superannuation; Full-time permanent employment; Opportunity to work in a respected and growing Italian restaurant.
Supportive and professional team environment.
Career development opportunities for an experienced culinary professional.
How to Apply If you are passionate about authentic Italian cuisine and have the skills and experience to excel as a Chef, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your resume and cover letter to: [emailprotected]
Mon, 29 Jun
The Singh & Kaur group Pty Ltd
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