Chef

Greca Street; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Greca Street in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Chef to lead a busy kitchen. You will plan menus, estimate costs, order supplies, and ensure top quality and presentation. The role includes supervising staff, enforcing hygiene, and driving the vision for the cuisine.

You will manage day-to-day kitchen operations, inventory and budgeting, while motivating a team in a fast-paced venue in Melbourne's Greek dining precinct. Immediate start for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Plan menus and estimate food & labour costs.
• Ensure quality and tasting standards; oversee presentation.
• Discuss prep issues with management and staff.
• Demonstrate cooking techniques and procedures.
• Explain and enforce hygiene regulations.
• May select/train staff and manage kitchen inventory.
• Create cuisine vision and delegate tasks effectively.
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and budgeting.
• Maintain cleanliness and input menu design.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus, estimate costs, and order supplies.
• Ensure quality control and proper dish presentation.
• Discuss cooking issues with managers, dieticians, kitchen and waiting staff.
• Demonstrate techniques and advise on procedures.
• Prepare and cook food; enforce hygiene regulations.
• May select and train staff; may freeze/preserve foods.
• Create cuisine vision; lead and motivate team.
• Recruit, motivate and manage staff.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and inventory.

Skills

Menu planning

Cost estimation

Quality control

Staff training

Hygiene standards

Team leadership

Food presentation

Budget awareness

Staff recruitment

Time management

Education

AQF Associate Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma

Job description

Task & Responsibilities

• planning menus, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies
• be responsible for quality control and tasting the dishes; making sure they are at the right standard
• and are presented correctly before they go out to the customer
• discussing food preparation issues with Managers, Dieticians and kitchen and waiting staff
• demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures
• preparing and cooking food
• explaining and enforcing hygiene regulations
• may select and train staff
• may freeze and preserve foods
• create a vision for the cuisine, inspire your team and delegate tasks effectively
• recruit, motivate and manage staff
• oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen, order food and undertake the kitchen inventory (this potentially includes budgeting)
• oversee hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen
• prepare and plate dishes and have an input into menu design.

A competitive salary of between $79,600.00-$82,000.00.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian work visa. This position is for immediate start for the successful applicant.

Task & Responsibilities

• planning menus, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies
• be responsible for quality control and tasting the dishes; making sure they are at the right standard
• and are presented correctly before they go out to the customer
• discussing food preparation issues with Managers, Dieticians and kitchen and waiting staff
• demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures
• preparing and cooking food
• explaining and enforcing hygiene regulations
• may select and train staff
• may freeze and preserve foods
• create a vision for the cuisine, inspire your team and delegate tasks effectively
• recruit, motivate and manage staff
• oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen, order food and undertake the kitchen inventory (this potentially includes budgeting)
• oversee hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen
• prepare and plate dishes and have an input into menu design.

Greca Street

• planning menus, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies
• be responsible for quality control and tasting the dishes; making sure they are at the right standard
• and are presented correctly before they go out to the customer
• discussing food preparation issues with Managers, Dieticians and kitchen and waiting staff
• demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures
• preparing and cooking food
• explaining and enforcing hygiene regulations
• may select and train staff
• may freeze and preserve foods
• create a vision for the cuisine, inspire your team and delegate tasks effectively
• recruit, motivate and manage staff
• oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen, order food and undertake the kitchen inventory (this potentially includes budgeting)
• oversee hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen
• prepare and plate dishes and have an input into menu design.

Benefits

A competitive salary of between $79,600.00-$82,000.00.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian work visa. This position is for immediate start for the successful applicant.

Task & Responsibilities

• planning menus, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies
• be responsible for quality control and tasting the dishes; making sure they are at the right standard
• and are presented correctly before they go out to the customer
• discussing food preparation issues with Managers, Dieticians and kitchen and waiting staff
• demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures
• preparing and cooking food
• explaining and enforcing hygiene regulations
• may select and train staff
• may freeze and preserve foods
• create a vision for the cuisine, inspire your team and delegate tasks effectively
• recruit, motivate and manage staff
• oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen, order food and undertake the kitchen inventory (this potentially includes budgeting)
• oversee hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen
• prepare and plate dishes and have an input into menu design.

Qualification & Experience

• Appropriate qualifications such as AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma [ANZSCO Skill Level 2] at a minimum
• A minimum of at least 3-years formal experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above.
• At least 1-year experience preferred.
• Prior experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of Food Hygiene and OH&S Standards
• A professional presentation and approach
• A passion for food and specifically the Pub cuisine
• Ability to work closely with management to ensure the consistent high-quality services provided
• A positive attitude with a strong work ethic and good communication skills
• Ability to work well within a team environment and under pressure
• Be available to workdays, nights and weekends and have your own reliable transport.
• An ability and desire to work morning, late evening and weekend shifts
• Innovative and organised

About Company

Greca Street is a sleek Greek restaurant located in Melbourne’s renowned Greek precinct of Oakleigh that offers traditional Mediterranean food and wine reminiscent of the heart of Athens.

We are seeking an experienced Chef to step straight into busy kitchen. Full time hours available and for the right applicant an opportunity awaits to take the reins and turn this kitchen into yours. Super friendly kitchen to operate, clean and easy to work in. A great team to surround you and room to build your own team.

Work Type: Full time

Salary: $79600-82000