Chefs - Sous Chef and Junior Sous Chef

Bar Carolina; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly tips

Leadership support

FOH collaboration

Stable rosters & wellbeing

Job summary

Bar Carolina in South Yarra, Melbourne, seeks a skilled Sous Chef and Junior Sous Chef to join its Italian icon led by Karen Martini. You will work across a multi-space venue including a one hat restaurant, bar and private events, in a team focused on quality and consistency.

Candidates should have proven Italian cuisine experience, wood-fire grill skills, passion for local produce, and the ability to work autonomously while taking direction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Italian cuisine and experience with a wood-fire grill.
• Interest in local providores and farmers.
• Passion for Italian cooking culture.
• Ability to work as part of a small team.
• High standards in quality, consistency and presentation.
• Ability to take direction and also work autonomously.
• Flexibility to work weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Pack and organise stock, including FIFO.
• Prepare and serve a variety of high quality ingredients and dishes following standard recipes.
• Demonstrate skills to butcher a variety of seafood and meats.
• Work in a clean, safe and hygienic manner, following SOPs.
• Ensure all health regulations are adhered to during cooking, serving and storage.
• Demonstrate knowledge of seasonality, produce and processing methods.

Skills

Italian cuisine

Wood-fire grill

Local produce sourcing

Teamwork

Quality & presentation

Job description

Bar Carolina and Tetto di Carolina, South Yarra institutions, are seeking a skilled Sous Chef and Junior Sous Chef.

Here is what's on offer. Be part of an exciting new era for an ITALIAN icon led by KAREN MARTINI.

We are a diversified venue with an engaging community, offering multiple spaces including a one hat awarded restaurant, bar, private rooms and events.

This position would suit enthusiastic, polished anddedicated hospitality professionals.

The right candidate will be self-motivated, passionate and able to work within a team environment, achievingthe highest standards.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in Italian cuisine and experience with a wood-fire grill
• An interest in local providores and farmers
• A passion for Italian cooking culture
• The ability to work as part of a small team
• High standards in quality, consistency and presentation
• The ability to take direction and also work autonomously
• Have the flexibility to work weekends and public holidays

Your responsibilities

• Pack and organise stock, including demonstrating FIFO
• Prepare and serve a variety of high quality ingredients and dishes following a standard recipe
• Demonstrate skills to butcher a variety of seafood (including shellfish) and meats
• Work in a clean, safe and hygienic manner, following standard operating procedures
• Ensure all relevant health regulations are adhered including cooking, serving and storage
• Demonstrate a high level of knowledge of seasonality, produce and processing methods

For you..

• A competitive salary plus weekly tips
• Structured leadership support
• Collaboration with a highly skilled FOH team
• Enjoy strong systems, predictable rosters, and a culture that supports wellbeing