Saporito Café is located in the heat of Southbank, Melbourne. Our team is dedicated to creating an unforgettable dining and café experience in a traditional Australian setting. We pride ourselves in sourcing high-quality, fresh ingredients and delivering exceptional service to every guest.

We are seeking an experienced Chef to enhance our kitchen brigade.

Key responsibilities
Menu Innovation and Cost Management: Take the helm in planning creative

menus and seasonal specials, ensuring cost-effective management of food and estimating labour expenses. You will play a crucial role in sourcing and procuring ingredients that meet our quality standards while keeping within budget constraints.
Quality Control: Uphold the highest standards of food quality from the initial

preparation to the final presentation. Regularly engage with our management team and staff to discuss culinary processes and improvements, ensuring that each dish reflects our brand’s reputation.
Culinary Leadership and Training: Lead by example, demonstrating

advanced cooking techniques and guiding kitchen staff in refining their skills. Your expertise will help foster a learning setting that encourages growth and excellence.




Food Safety and Hygiene: Champion our kitchen’s hygiene practices. You

will be responsible for maintaining a clean and safe cooking environment, adhering to health and safety regulations, and ensuring the team follows suit.
Staff Development: Participate in the training of our recent kitchen staff, setting

the standards for professionalism and skill within the team.
Innovative Preservation Techniques: Explore and implement up-to-date

methods for food preservation that align with our commitment to sustainability and waste reduction.

Personal Attributes
Passion for traditional Australian cuisine and a drive to innovate within the

culinary field
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills capable of working

effectively with both front-of-house and back-of-house teams
Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality dishes

consistently
Minimum 3 years of experience
Holder of a Certificate IV or Diploma of Kitchen Management

Work Location: In person

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