Amalfi Fresh Pasta is a fresh pasta restaurant and deli at Chadstone. We are looking for a hands‐on Head Chef / Senior Sous Chef to lead the kitchen: run service, run production for the restaurant and deli, and work closely with the Head Chef of our sister restaurant, Cinque Terre, on shared production and shared staff.
Key responsibilities
Lead the kitchen through all services, including Hot Bar / Grab & Go and salad displays
Deliver the menu consistently to recipe, portion and presentation standards
Plan and run daily fresh pasta, sauce and prep production
Produce agreed shared items for Cinque Terre, on schedule and to spec
Keep the deli fully stocked with fresh pasta and sauces, correctly labelled and rotated
Meet regularly with the Cinque Terre Head Chef to agree shared production, rosters and staff movements
Train and develop juniors, including rotation between both kitchens to build their skills
Build rosters for 7-day trading within the wage budget
Manage ordering, stocktakes and waste
Meet agreed KPIs, reported weekly: food cost %, kitchen wages % of sales, waste, and deli availability
About you
Proven experience as a Head Chef or senior Sous Chef in a busy, high-volume kitchen, with a trade qualification (Cert III/IV Commercial Cookery or equivalent)
A strong understanding of Italian cuisine, a passion for produce and flavour,



and hands‐on experience producing fresh pasta and sauces at volume
Commercial awareness and strong systems: creativity that works within the numbers, plus recipes, SOPs and production plans others can follow
The ability to inspire a team, hold it accountable and develop junior chefs, while working collaboratively with another Head Chef
A calm, solutions-focused approach under pressure, with high food safety and allergen standards (Food Safety Supervisor certificate or willing to obtain)
A desire and capability to take on multiple venues, and availability across 7-day trading, including nights and weekends
About us
Amalfi Fresh Pasta is a fresh pasta restaurant and deli at Chadstone Shopping Centre, operated by Cinque Terre Chadstone Pty Ltd. Amalfi is expanding to multiple sites in ****. This role is a chance to be part of that growth story from the start. The right person will help shape the recipes, production systems and kitchen standards that new sites are built on, with the opportunity to grow into a senior culinary role as the brand expands.
Market-competitive salary, based on experience
A leadership role with a clear path as Amalfi expands in ****
Staff meals and discounts across TAG Hospitality Group venues
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📌 Head Chef / Senior Sous Chef (Melbourne)
🏢 Cinque Terre Chadstone
📍 Melbourne