Job Description

Full Time | Senior Leadership Role | Multi-Site Operations | Career Growth Opportunity

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Based in Truganina & Cranbourne | Travel between Melbourne locations

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About Dessert Corner

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Dessert Corner is Melbourne's first premium Indian Fusion Dessert brand. Since 2020, we've built a loyal following through innovative desserts, authentic street food and exceptional customer experiences.

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As we continue expanding our restaurant network, we're looking for an experienced Multi-Site Head Chef to lead our culinary operations, drive consistency across all locations, and play a key role in the next phase of our growth.

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About the Role

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Reporting directly to the Directors, you'll oversee kitchen operations across multiple Dessert Corner locations while leading menu development, culinary standards, team performance and operational excellence.

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This is a strategic leadership role suited to someone who enjoys building systems, mentoring chefs, improving kitchen performance and creating exceptional Indian fusion dining experiences.

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You won't simply run one kitchen—you'll help shape the future of our entire food operation.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Lead culinary operations across multiple restaurant locations
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- Develop, refine and standardise Indian Fusion menus across all sites
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- Create and maintain recipes, portion specifications and preparation standards
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- Ensure consistent food quality, presentation and customer experience across every location
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- Recruit, train, mentor and develop Head Chefs, Sous Chefs and kitchen teams
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- Conduct regular kitchen audits to ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and operational standards
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- Drive continuous improvement in kitchen systems and workflow
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- Monitor food costs, labour efficiency,



wastage and kitchen profitability
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- Manage supplier relationships and assist with purchasing strategies
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- Collaborate with Directors on menu innovation, seasonal specials and new product development
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- Support new restaurant openings, kitchen setup and staff training
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- Work closely with Operations Managers to continually improve business performance
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About You

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- Minimum 5 years' experience in senior kitchen leadership
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- Previous experience as a Head Chef, Executive Chef or Multi-Site Chef preferred
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- Strong expertise in authentic Indian cuisine and Indian street food
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- Experience developing recipes and standard operating procedures
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- Proven ability to lead and mentor multiple kitchen teams
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- Strong understanding of food costing, inventory management and kitchen KPIs
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- Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills
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- Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
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- Sound knowledge of Food Safety, HACCP and compliance requirements
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- Ability to travel between Melbourne locations
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- Passionate about coaching people and building high-performing teams
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Visa sponsorship may be available for exceptional overseas candidates.

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Why Join Dessert Corner?

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- Join one of Melbourne's fastest-growing Indian hospitality brands
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- Senior leadership position with genuine influence across the business
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- Opportunity to build and lead the culinary direction of a growing restaurant group
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- Work directly with the founders on expansion strategy
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- Market-competitive salary package based on experience
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- Career progression into Executive Chef or Group Culinary Manager as the business expands
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- Be part of an ambitious company committed to innovation, quality and growth
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📌 Multi-Site Head Chef - Indian Fusion (Williamstown)
🏢 Dessert Corner
📍 Williamstown