CRINITIS GROUP FREMANTLE PTY LTD (ABN 97 661 910 710), trading as Criniti’s East Perth, operates an Italian restaurant in East Perth, Western Australia. Criniti’s brings people together over authentic Italian flavours and a vibrant dining experience, offering a menu that includes wood-fired pizzas, fresh pasta, premium steaks, seafood and other Italian specialities.

Criniti’s East Perth is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Chef to join its team on a permanent, full-time basis.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

- Plan menus and develop or refine dishes in consultation with management, taking into account seasonal ingredients, customer preferences and service requirements.
- Estimate food and labour requirements, monitor food costs and assist with ordering and stock control.
- Select and inspect ingredients for quality, freshness and suitability before preparation.
- Prepare, season and cook a variety of Italian dishes, including pasta, wood-fired pizzas, seafood, meat dishes and other menu specialities, to established standards.
- Monitor cooking processes, including cooking times and temperatures, and adjust equipment as required to ensure dishes are cooked correctly.
- Monitor portioning, plating and presentation to ensure consistent food quality, taste and presentation standards.
- Prepare dishes for special dietary requirements and manage allergen-related requests as required.
- Coordinate daily kitchen operations and food preparation activities to support efficient and timely service.
- Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff during food preparation and service,



allocate duties and provide guidance on cooking methods and presentation standards.
- Demonstrate cooking techniques and provide practical training and guidance to kitchen staff where required.
- Liaise with restaurant management and front-of-house staff regarding menu requirements, food preparation issues, customer feedback and special dietary requests.
- Maintain appropriate food storage, stock rotation and temperature controls and minimise food wastage.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment and ensure kitchen equipment is used appropriately.
- Contribute to menu development by considering customer feedback, seasonal availability and opportunities for new Italian dishes.
- Inspect food and ingredients and ensure items that do not meet required quality standards are appropriately handled or discarded.

Skills and Experience

- Relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery or a related culinary discipline.
- At least 1 year of relevant experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen.
- Strong menu planning, food preparation, cooking and kitchen coordination skills.




- Experience with food costing, ordering, stock control and food quality management.
- Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
- Ability to maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency.
- Strong organisational, communication and time-management skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a busy restaurant setting.
- Ability to supervise, coordinate and support kitchen staff.
- Experience with Italian cuisine, including pasta, pizza, seafood and grilled dishes, will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

- A permanent, full-time Chef position with an established Italian restaurant.
- Competitive annual salary of $80,000 – $85,000 plus superannuation.
- A supportive and professional working environment.
- Opportunity to work with an extensive Italian menu and contribute to menu development.
- Exposure to a busy restaurant environment with a strong focus on food quality and presentation.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Opportunity to work as part of an experienced and collaborative kitchen team.
- Stable employment with an established hospitality business.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Chef looking for a full-time opportunity with Criniti’s East Perth, we would like to hear from you.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Apply now to join the Criniti’s East Perth team.

Pay: $80,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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🏢 Criniti's East Perth
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