At Penny for Pound, we pride ourselves on our commitment to freshness and quality.
We are looking for a Head Chef who shares our dedication to excellence and innovation.
You'll have the opportunity to work with fresh product baked on site, a team of hospitality professionals, and a state of the art kitchen.
We always aim to create a standout dining experience, to keep our customers coming back time and again.Your Responsibilities Will IncludeLeading, mentoring, and building a robust, cohesive kitchen teamDesigning a seasonal, modern cafe brunch and lunch menu, updated quarterly to showcase in-season ingredientsExpanding and executing our 'take-home meal' offeringsMeeting set labour targets, including hiring and rostering, in line with company guidelinesEnsuring high levels of customer satisfaction with consistent, high-quality products and timely serviceFollowing food safety standards and ensuring full compliance.Liaising with FOH team, managers, owners, and other relevant shareholders in a professional manner.Managing food costings, ordering and stock control to maintain efficiency and minimize wasteWhat We OfferA modern,



up-to-date café and production kitchen equipped to support your culinary visionCreative freedom to design seasonal menus and collaborate with our in-house bakery.Competitive salary, plus an incentive structure to reward successful result.Daytime hours, ensuring work-life balanceOpportunities for professional growth and developmentUser-friendly online platforms for ordering, rostering and wage controlA friendly, supportive team environment within a successful, established businessAbout YouProven experience in a similar role with leadership responsibilitiesSound understanding of key business aspects including, but not limited to, wage %, COGS, Industry Awards (or a willingness to learn)Creative, passionate, and detail-oriented, while maintaining a commercially minded approachA positive attitude and growth mindset will take you far in this role.Skilled in team leadership and development, with a strong customer-focused ethosEnthusiastic about Melbourne's food scene, with an appreciation for quality craftsmanshipHigh personal and skilled standards with a desire to lead by exampleBe careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.
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📌 Head Chef - Modern Cafe Venue (Victoria)
🏢 Penny for Pound
📍 Victoria