Job Description
An exciting prospect is available for an experienced Multi-Site Head Chef to join a rapidly expanding hospitality group in Victoria, Australia. This senior leadership role is ideal for a passionate culinary professional with extensive experience in Indian cuisine and multi-site kitchen management.
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Working closely with senior management, you will oversee culinary operations across multiple venues, ensuring consistent food quality, operational excellence, menu innovation, and high-performing kitchen teams. You will play a key role in developing culinary standards, improving kitchen performance, mentoring chefs, and supporting the company's continued growth.
The Opportunityn
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Multi-Site Head Chef to join a rapidly expanding hospitality group in Victoria, Australia. This senior leadership role is ideal for a passionate culinary professional with extensive experience in Indian cuisine and multi-site kitchen management.
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Working closely with senior management, you will oversee culinary operations across multiple venues, ensuring consistent food quality, operational excellence, menu innovation, and high-performing kitchen teams. You will play a key role in developing culinary standards, improving kitchen performance, mentoring chefs, and supporting the company's continued growth.
Key Responsibilitiesn
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Lead culinary operations across multiple restaurant locations
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Develop, refine and standardise Indian fusion menus
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Create and maintain recipes, preparation methods and portion standards
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Ensure consistent food quality, presentation and customer experience across all sites
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Recruit, train, mentor and develop Head Chefs, Sous Chefs and kitchen staff
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Conduct regular kitchen audits to maintain food safety and operational standards
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Monitor food costs, labour efficiency, inventory and kitchen profitability
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Implement and improve kitchen systems, workflows and operational procedures
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Manage supplier relationships and assist with purchasing activities
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Collaborate with senior management on menu innovation and seasonal offerings
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Support new venue openings, kitchen set-up and staff onboarding
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Work closely with operational teams to improve business performance
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Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety regulations and workplace health and safety requirements
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Drive continuous improvement across all kitchen operations
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Requirements & Eligibilityn
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Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior kitchen leadership position
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Previous experience as a Head Chef, Executive Chef or Multi-Site Chef preferred
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Strong expertise in authentic Indian cuisine and Indian street food
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Proven experience managing multiple kitchen teams
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Experience in menu development, recipe creation and standard operating procedures
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Strong understanding of food costing, stock control and kitchen performance management
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Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills
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Certificate III or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification
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Comprehensive knowledge of food safety, HACCP and compliance standards
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Ability to travel between multiple work sites within Victoria
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Passion for mentoring teams and developing future culinary leaders
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Special Instructionsn
Sponsorship available for suitable overseas applicants.
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Full visa sponsorship available under Australia Subclass ********* Employer Nomination.
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