Culinary Leader & Menu Architect

Platea Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Platea Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Chef to lead kitchen operations in Melbourne. The role focuses on planning menus, preparing and cooking dishes, and maintaining high sanitation standards while training staff where needed.

The candidate should have advanced culinary knowledge and strong leadership abilities to ensure consistency and quality across all dishes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Past experience as a working chef.
• Advanced knowledge of the culinary arts.
• Perfectionism in sanitation and quality control.
• Exemplary work ethic in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• planning menus, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies
• monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
• discussing food preparation issues with Managers, Dietitians and kitchen and waiting staff
• demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures
• preparing and cooking food
• explaining and enforcing hygiene regulations
• may select and train staff
• may freeze and preserve foods

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Sanitation & quality control

Multitasking

Creative cooking

Education

AQF Associate Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma

Job description

Platea Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Chef to lead kitchen operations in Melbourne. The role focuses on planning menus, preparing and cooking dishes, and maintaining high sanitation standards while training staff where needed.

The candidate should have advanced culinary knowledge and strong leadership abilities to ensure consistency and quality across all dishes in a fast-paced environment.