Chef

DALLAS KEBAB & CAFE PTY LTD; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Kebab & Cafe Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Chef to join its professional kitchen team in Melbourne. You will take an active role in menu execution, food quality, efficient service delivery and the day-to-day performance of a busy hospitality kitchen.

Ideal candidates hold a Certificate IV in Kitchen Management or equivalent, with proven fast-paced kitchen leadership, strong culinary technique and a solid understanding of food safety and inventory controls.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Certificate in kitchen operations or equivalent.
• Experience leading kitchen teams in fast-paced environments.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and HACCP.
• Ability to work independently and maintain high standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine menus in consultation with management, balancing customer preferences, seasonal availability, quality and cost.
• Prepare, cook and present dishes to high standards of flavour, presentation and portion control.
• Supervise preparation and service workflows, coordinate kitchen activities and maintain output during peak periods.
• Inspect ingredients and supplies for freshness, manage stock rotation, ordering, storage and waste reduction.
• Ensure compliance with food safety procedures, hygiene requirements and workplace health and safety practices.
• Train and support kitchen team members, allocate tasks and promote effective communication.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Time management

Attention to detail

Food safety

Education

Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

Job description

Dallas Kebab & Cafe Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced, passionate and detail-oriented Chef to join our professional kitchen team. This is an opportunity for a capable culinary professional to take an active role in menu execution, food quality, efficient service delivery and the day-to-day performance of a busy hospitality kitchen.

Key responsibilities

Develop and refine menus in consultation with management, balancing customer preferences, seasonal availability, quality and cost.

Prepare, cook and present dishes to consistently high standards of flavour, presentation, quality and portion control.

Supervise preparation and service workflows, coordinate kitchen activities and maintain timely output during peak periods.

Inspect ingredients and supplies for freshness and quality; manage stock rotation, ordering, storage and waste reduction.

Ensure compliance with food safety procedures, hygiene requirements and workplace health and safety practices.

Train and support kitchen team members, allocate tasks and promote effective communication and teamwork.

Monitor food costs, recipe consistency and portion control; contribute to continuous improvement using customer feedback.

About you

Relevant commercial cookery qualification (such as Certificate IV in Kitchen Management or equivalent) or demonstrable equivalent professional experience.

Proven experience as a Chef in a fast-paced commercial kitchen, with the ability to work independently and lead by example.

Strong culinary techniques, attention to detail, organisation, time management and team leadership.

Sound understanding of food safety, kitchen hygiene, inventory control and efficient kitchen operations.

Availability to work a rotating roster, including evenings and weekends as operationally required.

About us

Dallas Kebab & Cafe Pty Ltd is an established hospitality business.