Job Description

Icaro Holdings Pty Ltd Trading as Icaro are seeking an experienced Chef / Head Chef ANZSCO 351311 to lead our kitchen in Apollo Bay.

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You will take full responsibility for menu development, kitchen operations, food quality and cost control, and the supervision and training of kitchen staff, delivering a high standard of seasonal, regionally-inspired cuisine for our guests and functions. We have a chef led kitchen operating as both a cafe, and a restaurant/wine bar with an ethos around fresh local and seasonal produce and high quality offerings.

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Icaro Holdings Pty Ltd Trading as Icaro are seeking an experienced Chef / Head Chef ANZSCO 351311 to lead our kitchen in Apollo Bay.

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You will take full responsibility for menu development, kitchen operations, food quality and cost control, and the supervision and training of kitchen staff, delivering a high standard of seasonal, regionally-inspired cuisine for our guests and functions. We have a chef led kitchen operating as both a cafe, and a restaurant/wine bar with an ethos around fresh local and seasonal produce and high quality offerings.

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Key duties and responsibilities

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- Plan, develop and cost seasonal menus using regional and local produce
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- Estimate food and labour costs and manage the kitchen budget
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- Order, receive and inspect stock; manage relationships with local suppliers
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- Prepare, cook and present a wide range of dishes to a consistently high standard, including à la carte,



group functions and special dietary requirements
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- Recruit, train, roster and supervise chefs, cooks and kitchen hands
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- Maintain food safety, hygiene and WHS standards in line with the relevant Food Safety Program (HACCP) and Victorian food safety regulations
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- Monitor the quality and presentation of all food leaving the kitchen
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- Liaise with front-of-house and management on service standards, functions and event catering
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- Maintain accurate kitchen records, stock control and wastage reporting
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Selection criteria

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- Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery (Certificate III or IV) or equivalent, or at least 3 years' relevant experience in a similar role
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- Minimum 5 years' experience as a qualified chef, including demonstrated experience in a head chef or senior supervisory kitchen role
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- Current Food Safety Supervisor certificate
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- Proven ability to lead, train and manage kitchen staff
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- Solid organisational skills and the ability to manage stock, costs and rostering
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- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as required by a hospitality/tourism business
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- Current Australian work rights required; visa sponsorship may be considered for a suitably qualified and experienced candidate
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We Offer

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- Option for staff accommodation if required
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- Pathway to sponsorship after serving a period of 6 months with us
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📌 Head Chef / Senior Chef (Apollo Bay)
🏢 Icaro Cafe
📍 Apollo Bay