Icaro Holdings Pty Ltd Trading as Icaro are seeking an experienced Chef / Head Chef ANZSCO ****** to lead our kitchen in Apollo Bay.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.Icaro Holdings Pty Ltd Trading as Icaro are seeking an experienced Chef / Head Chef ANZSCO ****** to lead our kitchen in Apollo Bay.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.Key duties and responsibilitiesPlan, develop and cost seasonal menus using regional and local produceEstimate food and labour costs and manage the kitchen budgetOrder, receive and inspect stock; manage relationships with local suppliersPrepare, cook and present a wide range of dishes to a consistently high standard, including à la carte,



group functions and special dietary requirementsRecruit, train, roster and supervise chefs, cooks and kitchen handsMaintain food safety, hygiene and WHS standards in line with the relevant Food Safety Program (HACCP) and Victorian food safety regulationsMonitor the quality and presentation of all food leaving the kitchenLiaise with front-of-house and management on service standards, functions and event cateringMaintain accurate kitchen records, stock control and wastage reportingSelection criteriaTrade qualification in Commercial Cookery (Certificate III or IV) or equivalent, or at least 3 years' relevant experience in a similar roleMinimum 5 years' experience as a qualified chef, including demonstrated experience in a head chef or senior supervisory kitchen roleCurrent Food Safety Supervisor certificateProven ability to lead, train and manage kitchen staffStrong organisational skills and the ability to manage stock, costs and rosteringFlexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as required by a hospitality/tourism businessCurrent Australian work rights required; visa sponsorship may be considered for a suitably qualified and experienced candidateWe OfferOption for staff accommodation if requiredPathway to sponsorship after serving a period of 6 months with us
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📌 Head Chef / Senior Chef (Victoria)
🏢 Icaro Cafe
📍 Victoria