Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position
Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLES: This is your chance to join the team at the Portsea Hotel as part of Morris Hospitality, located on the Port Phillip Bay coastline of the Mornington Peninsula. Established in ****, the Portsea Hotel is the perfect place to stay, dine or drink and is the ideal, picturesque venue for social gatherings, dinners, weddings, celebrations and other events/functions. The food offerings at the Portsea Hotel take inspiration from Italian shores and make the best use of fresh, local and seasonal produce with a focus on seafood dishes.
Morris Hospitality is seeking talented culinary staff in Chef positions across all our venues in Victoria, including the Portsea Hotel. We are seeking qualified Chefs who are capable of driving excellent product, service and team culture. At the Portsea Hotel and across all Morris Hospitality venues, we are dedicated to ensuring the highest levels of service and the smooth operation of all daily kitchen duties.
As a Chef at the Portsea Hotel, you will be responsible for:
Supporting kitchen & front of house staff in delivering great food on a consistent basis
On-shift management of your section
Maintaining service standards & contributing to team culture, staff motivation & guest experience
Leading the section in organisational & procedural development
Assisting with training of junior kitchen staff
Mis-en-place & preparing for service
Assisting senior chefs to plan menus
Quality control of food production
Preparing & cooking all food items
Ensuring cleaning & storage of kitchen section/equipment




Ensuring compliance with hygiene regulations, regulatory requirements, food safety & company policies/procedures
General kitchen operational duties as required
Full-Time Salary: $78,000-$83,000
ABOUT YOU: To be considered for a Chef position with Morris Hospitality, you will need to demonstrate the following:
Trade qualifications
Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a comparable role for the eligible position
Experience in similar-style venue
Experience with similar cuisines & culinary styles (e.g. meat/protein, Chinese cuisine)
Experience with sourcing fresh local produce
Demonstrated ability to create new menu ideas & assist with menu preparation
Ability to work collaboratively in a high-energy kitchen
Ability to multi-task & maintain 5-star standards of quality & service
Strong understanding of produce, culinary techniques & kitchen equipment
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Keen eye for detail & a passion for creating visually appealing & delicious dishes
Keen interest & passion for keeping up-to-date with industry trends
A working understanding of & ability to maintain food safety & HACCP
Experience developing & training junior staff
Excellent communication skills




Flexibility to work various shifts including weekends, nights & public holidays
ABOUT US: As part of Morris Hospitality, we offer much more than just in office opportunities. Morris Hospitality has interests in a number of hospitality venues across Australia. Morris Hospitality is a premium operator with a diverse array of hospitality experiences that includes breweries, pubs, restaurants and resorts.
Morris Hospitality is a leader in modern pub culture, with a passion for creating elevated dining destinations with exceptional service that is at the core of everything we do. In addition to the Portsea Hotel, the collection of Morris Hospitality venues in Victoria includes the Railway Club Hotel, Albert Park Hotel, Half Moon, The Vincent and the Lucky Coq, the Julatten Hotel in Queensland and CBCo Brewing in Port Melbourne VIC and Margaret River WA. Morris Hospitality's parent company, Morris Group, also owns and operates a collection of hotels and luxury lodges in Queensland as part of Morris Escapes, including Beechmont Estate, Orpheus Island Lodge, Pelorus Island and Mt Mulligan Lodge.
Morris Group is also the owner of the world-class holiday destinations The Ville Resort-Casino and Ardo Hotel, both located in Townsville QLD. Morris Hospitality is a committed and focused leader in the hospitality industry through achievement of business excellence in the supply of food and beverage services and other related activities.
If you excel at delivering world class service in the kitchen, we want to hear from you!
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