Help us open the doors to Carlton North's newest local.The Rathdowne is a recent boutique pub opening soon in Carlton North.
Owned and run by a local couple, we're looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen.We're continuing a family tradition of running pubs and creating a cosy neighbourhood local.
A place for quality food, great drinks and warm hospitality.
Our menu will focus on pub classics with a Mediterranean influence.We're looking for a motivated leader to manage day-to-day kitchen operations, shape and develop our food offering, and build a kitchen team that delivers a consistently high standard.About the roleAs Head Chef, you will work closely with the owners and a Chef Consultant to establish the kitchen, train the team and bring the food offering to life.
You'll oversee the day-to-day operations and help create a positive and supportive workplace with a focus on quality food.Key responsibilitiesWorking with the owners and the Chef Consultant to ensure the kitchen operates as an integral part of the wider venueDeveloping seasonal menus and daily specialsRecruiting,



training and supporting the kitchen teamDelivering consistently high-quality food across lunch and dinner serviceManaging stock, ordering, food costs and kitchen labour and meeting KPIsMaintaining food safety and workplace safety standardsSetting up effective kitchen systems and proceduresBuilding and maintaining strong relationships with suppliersAbout youExperience as a Head Chef / Senior Sous Chef in a pub, bistro or similar venueStrong knowledge of kitchen operations, ordering, stock control and recipe costingA collaborative approach and the ability to work closely with the owners and Chef ConsultantExperience leading, developing and motivating a kitchen teamA commitment to quality, consistency and food safetyRelevant trade qualifications and food safety certificatesAvailability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as requiredOpportunity to lead the kitchen at a brand-new venue from day oneWork alongside a supportive and experienced management teamA positive workplace where your ideas and experience will make a real differenceStaff meals and discountsFlexible rostering
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📌 Head Chef (Melbourne)
🏢 The Rathdowne
📍 Melbourne