Job Description

Chef – Bacino Bar Espresso

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Bacino Bar Espresso is growing, and we're looking for an experienced Chef to lead our kitchen team at our Manly café.

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If you're passionate about food, thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, and love delivering exceptional culinary experiences — we want to hear from you!

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About the Role

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We're looking for a talented Chef who can help us deliver the quality and consistency Bacino is known for, while leading and developing our kitchen team.

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The ideal candidate will be able to:

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- Lead the kitchen team in food preparation, cooking, and presentation, maintaining high standards of quality and consistency.
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- Collaborate with management and front‐of‐house staff to develop seasonal menus that reflect Bacino's culinary philosophy and customer preferences.
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- Train and mentor kitchen staff, providing guidance on techniques, recipes, and culinary standards.
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- Manage inventory, ordering, and stock control to minimise waste and maintain freshness.
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- Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.
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- Coordinate with suppliers to source high‐quality ingredients and negotiate favourable terms.
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- Oversee kitchen operations during service, maintaining efficiency and timely delivery of orders.
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- Engage with customers to accommodate dietary requirements and special requests.
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- Complete daily opening, preparation, restocking, cleaning, and closing routines.
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- Meet benchmark wages and COGS targets in collaboration with management.
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We're Looking For

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- Experience in kitchen leadership, with a proven track record of culinary excellence and team collaboration.
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- Passion for food and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences.
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- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team.
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- Creativity and innovation in menu development, with a focus on seasonal ingredients and contemporary culinary trends.
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- Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices in kitchen hygiene and sanitation.
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- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.
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- A positive attitude, professionalism, and integrity in all interactions.
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- Alignment with Bacino's values of teamwork, integrity, and exceptional customer service.
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Location

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Manly – 49 N Steyne, Manly NSW 2095

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Apply Now

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If this sounds like you and you're excited to join a friendly, agile team, please send your resume to:

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We're excited to meet the next great team member to join Bacino!

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Screening Questions

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- Do you have experience in a similar role?
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- Will your commute be 20 minutes or less?
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- Describe your customer service experience.
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- Do you have a Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)?
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