Executive Chef – Take the Lead at The Last Piece The Last Piece Restaurant | Mulgrave VIC

Full-Time | Competitive Salary + Superannuation

Lead the Kitchen. Shape the Menu. Drive the Food Experience.

Are you an experienced chef ready to take the next step and have real ownership of a restaurant kitchen?

The Last Piece Restaurant in Mulgrave is looking for a talented, passionate and driven Executive Chef to take charge of our kitchen operations and lead our culinary direction.

This is more than just a cooking position. We are looking for someone who wants to build a team, develop menus, control food costs and help shape the future of the restaurant.

What You'll Be Responsible For

As our Executive Chef, you will take ownership of the kitchen and work closely with management to deliver an exceptional food offering.

Your responsibilities will include

- Leading, training and developing the kitchen team.
- Taking full responsibility for food quality, consistency and presentation.
- Creating and developing exciting menus, specials and seasonal dishes.
- Costing dishes and maintaining appropriate food-cost targets.
- Managing food purchasing, suppliers, stock levels and wastage.
- Conducting regular stocktakes and maintaining effective inventory control.
- Managing kitchen labour and assisting with staff rostering.
- Establishing and maintaining recipes, portion sizes and kitchen procedures.
- Ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently during busy services.
- Maintaining exceptional food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards.
- Ensuring compliance with Victorian food safety requirements.
- Working with management on functions, events and promotional nights.
- Identifying opportunities to increase food sales and improve profitability.
- Maintaining a positive, professional and accountable kitchen culture.

What We're Looking For We want a chef who can lead from the front.

You will ideally have





- Previous experience as an Executive Chef, Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
- Strong leadership and people-management skills.
- Demonstrated experience managing a busy restaurant kitchen.
- Excellent menu development and food-costing skills.
- Strong knowledge of stock control and kitchen profitability.
- A high level of attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- The ability to remain calm and focused during busy service.
- A genuine passion for quality food and hospitality.
- Strong knowledge of Australian food safety requirements.
- The ability to train, motivate and hold a team accountable.
- A hands-on approach and willingness to work alongside the team when required.

Why Join The Last Piece? This is an chance for the right person to make their mark.

You will have the opportunity to:

- Take ownership of the kitchen.
- Have a genuine influence over our menus and food direction.
- Build and develop your own kitchen team.
- Introduce new dishes and ideas.
- Work directly with management on the growth of the business.
- Develop your career within a growing hospitality business.
- Be recognised and rewarded for your experience and contribution.

Salary & Benefits Competitive salary package + superannuation, based on experience and suitability.

We are prepared to offer the right candidate a package that reflects their experience, leadership ability and value to the business.

Ready for Your Next Challenge?

If you're an experienced chef who is ready to move beyond simply running a service and wants to lead, create and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Send us your resume and a short cover letter telling us about your experience and why you believe you are the right person to lead the kitchen at The Last Piece.

Apply now and take the next step in your culinary career.

The Last Piece Restaurant – Mulgrave, VIC

Full-Time Position

Pay: $80,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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