Creative Chef: Menu Innovation & Kitchen Leadership

Hungry Point- by Bhagwati Rasoi; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Career progression opportunities

Menu innovation involvement

Professional work environment

Job summary

Hungry Point- by Bhagwati Rasoi in Craigieburn, VIC is seeking a skilled Chef to lead a professional kitchen team. You will oversee daily operations, ensure top-quality food, and contribute to menu development while upholding food safety and hygiene standards.

The role requires strong leadership, culinary expertise, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, including weekends and public holidays. Competitive remuneration and career progression opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery or Kitchen Management, preferably Certificate IV or equivalent.
• Demonstrated professional experience working as a Chef in a commercial restaurant or hospitality environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of culinary techniques, food preparation, kitchen operations and food safety practices.
• Strong leadership, organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining consistent food quality.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and teamwork abilities.
• Strong attention to detail, creativity and commitment to culinary excellence.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays, as required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and cook a diverse range of high-quality dishes in accordance with established recipes, menu specifications and restaurant standards.
• Design, develop and regularly review menus, incorporating seasonal ingredients, customer preferences and innovative culinary concepts.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficient food preparation, timely service and consistent presentation.
• Monitor food quality at every stage of preparation, cooking and presentation to maintain exceptional standards.
• Supervise, train and coordinate kitchen staff, ensuring effective teamwork and adherence to operational procedures.
• Manage kitchen inventory, monitor stock levels and coordinate purchasing and ordering of ingredients from suppliers.
• Implement effective portion control, food cost management and waste reduction strategies.
• Ensure compliance with Australian food safety regulations, workplace health and safety requirements and hygiene standards.
• Maintain appropriate food storage, temperature controls, stock rotation and sanitation procedures.
• Coordinate food preparation and kitchen activities during peak service periods to ensure smooth operations.
• Cater to customer dietary requirements, food allergies and special requests while maintaining food quality and safety.
• Collaborate with restaurant management to improve menu offerings, operational efficiency and overall customer satisfaction.

Skills

Commercial Cookery

Kitchen Management

Certificate IV

Job description

Hungry Point- by Bhagwati Rasoi in Craigieburn, VIC is seeking a skilled Chef to lead a professional kitchen team. You will oversee daily operations, ensure top-quality food, and contribute to menu development while upholding food safety and hygiene standards.

The role requires strong leadership, culinary expertise, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, including weekends and public holidays. Competitive remuneration and career progression opportunities are offered.