Chef

Rococo Point Cook; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Promotions from within

Job summary

Rococo Point Cook is seeking an experienced Chef to join our busy kitchen. This full-time role supports inventory control, cost management, and staff training in a high-volume modern Italian setting.

You will liaise with suppliers and contribute to consistent quality while upholding food safety standards. Suitable candidates have at least 2 years of chef experience and a genuine passion for excellent ingredients.

Qualifications

• Diploma qualification or proven experience in lieu.
• Minimum 2 years chef experience essential.
• Strong passion for quality ingredients and flavours.
• Understanding of food safety standards.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Professional and hands-on with willingness to learn.
• Well presented at all times.

Responsibilities

• Inventory control.
• Managing food costs.
• Staff training and development.
• Liaising with suppliers.

Skills

Chef experience

Food safety

Autonomous work

Team player

Passion for food

Initiative

Education

Diploma

Job description

Rococo Urban Pty Ltd T/As Rococo Point Cook.

The Company

A taste of modern Italian in the West.

Whether you are looking for an antipasti selection to share with a refreshing Aperol spritz, an artisan Neapolitan style pizzas or a handmade pasta with a glass of chianti you will find what you are looking for at Rococo.

Located walking distance from Williams Landing train station on Wallace Avenue with plenty of easily accessible parking. Be transported to Italy in this stylish venue with a large outdoor seating area to enjoy warm summer nights. A perfect spot for date night, a lunch meeting with work colleagues, a birthday celebration dinner or a few cocktails with friends. We are a 100+ seater Modern Italian restaurant open 7 days a week for brunch and dinner. Our objective is to create an institution where service is paramount. We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate to help us build our kitchen team and improve our procedures.

A true love of the hospitality industry, energy, and a sincere passion for achieving great results will be the cornerstones of the individuals who seek out these opportunities.

Our aim when we launched Rococo Point Cook back in 2021, and to this day, has always been to provide Melburnians with simple, honest, delicious Italian food. We are passionate about all things food and wine and believe in the creating an experience for all our guests.

Job role

Rococo Point Cook is looking for an experienced Chef to join our team.

This incredible, full-time opportunity will help further your career in an established and credible hospitality venue, with achievable career prospects.

You will play an integral role in the success of Rococo Point Cook.

Some of your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Inventory control
• Managing food costs
• Staff training and development
• Liaising with suppliers

Who we are looking for:

• We are an extremely busy restaurant and trade at very high volume so the ability to work under pressure while maintaining standards is an absolute must;
• Relevant Diploma Qualification or experience in lieu
• At least 2 years Previous Chef experience essential;
• A passion for good food, quality ingredients and flavoursis highly regarded;
• Understanding of food safety standards
• Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team
• We are looking for someone with initiative and drive;
• A professional and hands on approach with a willingness to learn and develop;
• You will be required to be well presented at all times;

Our Offer:

A real opportunity for growth; join an expanding company that believes in promotion from within

If you are a hospitality gun who seeks absolute excellence and accuracy in all that you do, then we would love to hear from you.