Head chef for New CBD flagship venueWith over a dozen locations nationwide and 15 years of accolades we're now opening a new CBD location with the aspirations of being one of the best venues in the world, and that's not hyperbole.We're looking for a head chef that wants to build something special.
You'll help design the menu, pick and train your team and be at the forefront of Melbourne Hospitality.What you will need:The ambition and drive to help build a venue aiming for the world's top 100A proven track record leading a kitchen, ideally in a high-volume or award-recognised venueFormal culinary qualifications, or equivalent hands-on training in a professional kitchenExperience in new venue openings ideal but not requiredPassion for and knowledge of the food industry as well as continually pushing the benchmarkStrong leadership skills to recruit, train and inspire a high-performing kitchen teamLoves producing quality modern café and lunch focussed foodA firm grasp of food safety, HACCP and kitchen complianceUnderstanding of menu costing, stock control and waste managementFlexibility to work early mornings,



weekends and public holidays as a café roster demandsWhat you'll be responsible for:Lead the daily running of the kitchenWork with the executive chef to develop new and exciting seasonal dishesWork closely with front of house and ownership to deliver a seamless guest experienceRostering, team management and administration dutiesRecruit, train, roster and mentor the kitchen team to a consistently high standardManage ordering, stock rotation, storage and waste to keep food cost on targetMaintaining a clean and organised workstation/kitchen to ensure efficiency and food safetyAdhering to all food safety and hygiene standardsWhat we will offerThe opportunity to front one of the best cafés in the worldThe rare chance to shape a kitchen from the ground up at a brand recent venueA career and company that works with you to help you succeedWork with a leading brand in the industryA very competitive salary packagedReasonable, well-planned rosters that respect work-life balance (Only work one weekend day, two days off together)Access to team discount , perks and bonus structure
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📌 Head Chef (Melbourne)
🏢 seek.com.au
📍 Melbourne