Chef

Xee Group Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunky dory Eastland in Ringwood near Melbourne is seeking a full-time qualified Chef to join the team. The role requires a Diploma in Hospitality Management and at least 1 year of work experience.

You will prepare and cook meals, manage portions, monitor food costs, and uphold safety and presentation standards. Responsibilities include supervising kitchen staff, training, coordinating with management during peak times, and addressing customer feedback to maintain high standards and customer

Qualifications

• Diploma in Hospitality Management is required.
• 1 year of work experience in a kitchen or hospitality setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking meals, ensuring quality and presentation standards.
• Calculating and controlling food cost and labour costs; ordering inventory and overseeing stock.
• Enforcing food safety and hygiene standards in compliance with regulations.
• Supervising, training and mentoring kitchen staff to maintain high culinary standards.
• Coordinating kitchen operations with restaurant needs, especially during peak service times.
• Addressing customer feedback and complaints to maintain satisfaction and adjust as needed.

Skills

Food safety & hygiene

Staff communication

Time management under pressure

Education

Diploma in Hospitality Management

Job description

The team at Hunky dory Eastland in Ringwood are looking for a full-time qualified Chef to join the team.

Diploma in Hospitality Management and

1 year of work experience required.

Duties:

• Preparing and cooking meals, managing portions, and ensuring dishes meet quality and presentation standards.
• Calculating food and labour costs, ordering inventory, and overseeing stock to maintain kitchen efficiency and reduce wastage.
• Managing food costs, monitoring portion sizes, and minimizing waste to stay within budget constraints.
• Enforce food safety and hygiene standards in compliance with regulations
• Supervising, training, and mentoring kitchen staff, ensuring high culinary standards
• Working with management to synchronise kitchen operations with restaurant needs, especially during peak service times
• Addressing customer feedback and complaints about food quality, ensuring customer satisfaction, and adjusting as necessary

Skills:

• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen management procedures.
• Effective communicator with staff and management, ensuring smooth kitchen operations
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to work well under pressure