Located in the heart of St. Kilda on one of the busiest strips in Melbourne is an exciting restaurant called Rococo, situated just a minute’s walk from St. Kilda beach. We are a 300+ seater Modern Italian restaurant open 7 days a week for brunch and dinner. Our objective is to create an institution where service is paramount. We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate to help us build our kitchen team and improve our procedures.
A true love of the hospitality industry, energy, and a sincere passion for achieving great results will be the cornerstones of the individuals who seek out these opportunities.
The Company
Our aim when we launched Rococo back in 2005, and to this day, has always been to provide Melburnians with simple, honest, delicious Italian food. We have 2 venues, the first is located in the heart of St. Kilda, on Acland Street. Since opening in 2005 as an 80-seat restaurant, our St. Kilda venue has expanded to 300+ seats. Our second venue is located on Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn. This beautiful, light filled venue has been open since 2008. We are passionate about all things food and wine and believe in the creating an experience for all our guests.
Job role
Rococo St Kilda is looking for experienced Cooks to join our team.
This incredible, full-time opportunity will help further your career in an established and credible hospitality venue, with achievable career prospects.
You will play an integral role in the success of Rococo St Kilda.
Some of your responsibilities as a Cook include but are not limited to:
- Ensuring delicious, well-balanced and nutritional meals are planned, prepared and presented to meet the needs of our customers
- Preparation,
handling and cooking of food as per recipes and standard operating procedures of our restaurant group
- Monitoring quality of dishes during the stages of preparation and presentation
- Seasoning food during the cooking process as per the Rococo recipes
- Assist with general food preparation, kitchen duties and stock control
- Purchase and order stock and equipment
- Plan and manage the food and kitchen budget
- Checking and ensuring food materials are stored correctly in the temperature-controlled fridges and pantries
- Maintaining food safety standards across your section and the kitchen in general
Who we are looking for:
- ·We are an extremely busy restaurant and trade at very high volume so the ability to work under pressure while maintaining standards is an absolute must;
- Relevant Australian Qualification or experience in lieu
- A minimum of one year of proven Cook experience in hospitality industry essential;
- A passion for good food, quality ingredients and flavours is highly regarded;
- Understanding of food safety standards
- Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team
- We are looking for someone with initiative and drive;
- A professional and hands on approach with a willingness to learn and develop;
- You will be required to be well presented at all times;
Our Offer:
- A real prospect for growth; join an expanding company that believes in promotion from within
If you are a hospitality gun who seeks absolute excellence and accuracy in all that you do, then we would love to hear from you.
Please submit an updated CV and a cover letter addressing the requirements at ••••@rococo.net.au
Please note we are only accepting applicants based in Melbourne with full working rights.
📌 Cook (St Kilda)
🏢 Welwyn Australia(Trading As Rococo St Kilda
📍 St Kilda
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