Chef

Sugar And Spice Restaurant Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sugar and Spice Restaurant Pty Ltd in Preston, VIC, is seeking a full-time qualified Chef to join the team. The role requires a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery and/or Diploma in Hospitality Management and at least one year of work experience.

You will prepare meals, design menus with management based on customer preferences and seasonal ingredients, manage portions and costs, supervise kitchen staff, and ensure food safety, quality, and presentation during peak service times.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or Diploma in Hospitality Management is required.
• Minimum 1 year of work experience in a kitchen or similar setting.
• Ability to lead and mentor kitchen staff while maintaining quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals, manage portions and presentation.
• Collaborate with management to design menus based on customer preferences and seasonality.
• Calculate food and labour costs, order inventory and monitor stock for efficiency.

Skills

Food safety

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Diploma in Hospitality Management

Job description

SUGAR AND SPICE RESTAURANT PTY LTD - Preston VIC

The team at Sugar and Spices Restaurant Pty Ltd in Preston are looking for a full-time qualified Chef to join the team.

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery and/or 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.
• Designing menus in collaboration with management based on customer preferences, seasonal ingredients, and the restaurant's theme, and ensuring compliance with dietary needs and food 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.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a team of kitchen staff.
• Effective communicator with staff and management, ensuring smooth kitchen operations
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to work well under pressure