Executive Chef – Lead Creative Cuisine & Team

Greca Street; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Greca Street in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Chef to lead a busy kitchen. You will plan menus, estimate costs, order supplies, and ensure top quality and presentation. The role includes supervising staff, enforcing hygiene, and driving the vision for the cuisine.

You will manage day-to-day kitchen operations, inventory and budgeting, while motivating a team in a fast-paced venue in Melbourne's Greek dining precinct. Immediate start for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Plan menus and estimate food & labour costs.
• Ensure quality and tasting standards; oversee presentation.
• Discuss prep issues with management and staff.
• Demonstrate cooking techniques and procedures.
• Explain and enforce hygiene regulations.
• May select/train staff and manage kitchen inventory.
• Create cuisine vision and delegate tasks effectively.
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and budgeting.
• Maintain cleanliness and input menu design.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus, estimate costs, and order supplies.
• Ensure quality control and proper dish presentation.
• Discuss cooking issues with managers, dieticians, kitchen and waiting staff.
• Demonstrate techniques and advise on procedures.
• Prepare and cook food; enforce hygiene regulations.
• May select and train staff; may freeze/preserve foods.
• Create cuisine vision; lead and motivate team.
• Recruit, motivate and manage staff.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and inventory.

Skills

Menu planning

Cost estimation

Quality control

Staff training

Hygiene standards

Team leadership

Food presentation

Budget awareness

Staff recruitment

Time management

Education

AQF Associate Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma

Job description

Greca Street in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Chef to lead a busy kitchen. You will plan menus, estimate costs, order supplies, and ensure top quality and presentation. The role includes supervising staff, enforcing hygiene, and driving the vision for the cuisine.

You will manage day-to-day kitchen operations, inventory and budgeting, while motivating a team in a fast-paced venue in Melbourne's Greek dining precinct. Immediate start for the right candidate.