Job Description
Head chef for New CBD flagship venue
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With 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.
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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.
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What you will need:
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The ambition and drive to help build a venue aiming for the world's top 100
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A proven track record leading a kitchen, ideally in a high-volume or award-recognised venue
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Formal culinary qualifications, or equivalent hands-on training in a professional kitchen
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Experience in recent venue openings ideal but not required
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Passion for and knowledge of the food industry as well as continually pushing the benchmark
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Strong leadership skills to recruit, train and inspire a high-performing kitchen team
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Loves producing quality modern café and lunch focussed food
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A firm grasp of food safety, HACCP and kitchen compliance
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Understanding of menu costing, stock control and waste management
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Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends and public holidays as a café roster demands
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What you'll be responsible for:
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Lead the daily running of the kitchen
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Work with the executive chef to develop new and exciting seasonal dishes
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Work closely with front of house and ownership to deliver a seamless guest experience
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Rostering, team management and administration duties
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Recruit, train, roster and mentor the kitchen team to a consistently high standard
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Manage ordering, stock rotation, storage and waste to keep food cost on target
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Maintaining a clean and organised workstation/kitchen to ensure efficiency and food safety
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Adhering to all food safety and hygiene standards
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What we will offer
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The opportunity to front one of the best cafés in the world
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The rare chance to shape a kitchen from the ground up at a brand new venue
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A career and company that works with you to help you succeed
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Work with a leading brand in the industry
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A very competitive salary packaged
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Reasonable, well-planned rosters that respect work-life balance (Only work one weekend day, two days off together)
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Access to team discount , perks and bonus structure
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📌 Head Chef (Victoria)
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