Position: Chef Position Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: $80,000 per annum plus superannuation Location: 519 High Street Epping VIC **** About the Company Manor Receptions Pty Ltd atf Manor on High Trust is a luxury wedding and event venue in Epping, Melbourne, known for hosting over 300 weddings and large-scale events annually.
We are committed to providing high-quality catering and exceptional service to our clients and guests.
Due to the ongoing demand for our events and the need for a skilled kitchen team, we are seeking an experienced full-time Chef to join our team.
This is a full-time role, responsible for preparing and delivering high-quality meals that complement our premium wedding and event services.
Key Responsibilities Duties But Not Exhaustive: Plan and design menus for weddings and events in consultation with management, considering client requirements, seasonal produce, and budget.
Estimate food and labour costs for large-scale events and coordinate ordering of ingredients and kitchen supplies.
Prepare and cook high-quality dishes for weddings and functions, ensuring consistency, presentation, and timely service for large guest numbers.
Monitor food quality at all stages of preparation, cooking, and plating to maintain premium event standards.
Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety regulations at all times.
Coordinate with event managers, front-of-house staff, and service teams to ensure smooth timing and delivery of banquet service.
Supervise, train, and guide kitchen staff during event preparation and service to maintain efficiency and quality.




Demonstrate cooking techniques and allocate tasks to kitchen staff during high-volume event operations.
Enforce hygiene and food safety regulations, always ensuring compliance with all required standards.
Manage stock control, storage, and preservation of food items to support large-scale event catering requirements.
Contribute to maintaining a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment.
Requirements Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or Kitchen Management (or higher) Minimum 1 years' experience as a Chef in a similar environment Knowledge of Food Hygiene OHS Standards Positive attitude with a strong work ethic and good communication skills.
Ability to work closely with management and kitchen staff to ensure consistent, high-quality service.
Good communication and teamwork skills to support smooth kitchen operations.
Strong attention to detail in food preparation, presentation, and portion control.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting while maintaining quality standards.
A keen eye for detail and commitment to high standards of food quality What We Offer We are committed to providing our employees with rewarding and fulfilling work experience.
In addition to a competitive salary, you will enjoy: Opportunities for professional development and career progression A collaborative and supportive team environment Discounts on our delicious menu items A focus on work-life balance and employee wellbeing If you are an experienced Chef who shares our passion for great food and customer service, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to join our team.

📌 Chef (Melbourne)
🏢 Manor Receptions
📍 Melbourne