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 responsibilitiesLead the kitchen through all services, including Hot Bar / Grab & Go and salad displaysDeliver the menu consistently to recipe, portion and presentation standardsPlan and run daily fresh pasta, sauce and prep productionProduce agreed shared items for Cinque Terre, on schedule and to specKeep the deli fully stocked with fresh pasta and sauces, correctly labelled and rotatedMeet regularly with the Cinque Terre Head Chef to agree shared production, rosters and staff movementsTrain and develop juniors, including rotation between both kitchens to build their skillsBuild rosters for 7-day trading within the wage budgetManage ordering, stocktakes and wasteMeet agreed KPIs, reported weekly: food cost %, kitchen wages % of sales, waste, and deli availabilityAbout youProven 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 volumeCommercial awareness and strong systems: creativity that works within the numbers, plus recipes, SOPs and production plans others can followThe ability to inspire a team, hold it accountable and develop junior chefs, while working collaboratively with another Head ChefA 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 weekendsAbout usAmalfi 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 experienceA 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