Executive Chef: Menu Architect & Team Leader

Rigatoni Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rigatoni Pty Ltd in Melbourne, Australia is seeking an experienced chef to lead our kitchen team and create healthy, delicious meals for guests. You will research recipes, plan menus, and set benchmarks for dish quality across the restaurant.

You will supervise kitchen staff, schedule production, manage food safety, control costs, and adapt recipes to customer preferences. Strong leadership, communication, time management and problem-solving are essential to sustain high standards and consistent

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts.
• 2 years of work experience in a hotel or restaurant as a Chef, Cook or Sous Chef.
• Knowledge of baking and pastry techniques.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organization and Leadership skills.
• Good decision-making skills.
• Excellent time management skills and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the food preparations are up to our restaurant standards.
• Train and motivate kitchen staff and sous chefs to be consistent in output.
• Plan the menu and prepare meals on a day-to-day basis.
• Identify flaws and correct them to maintain taste consistency.
• Monitor performance and mentor staff based on performance.
• Assist in budgeting and cost control of meals.
• Create production and staff schedules for timely delivery of food services.
• Maintain food safety standards.
• Ensure equipment and utensils are cleaned and stored properly.
• Ensure kitchen sanitation standards are followed.
• Modify recipes per customer requests.
• Assign tasks to staff for cooking and serving in a timely manner.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Problem-solving

Customer service

Baking & pastry techniques

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in Culinary Arts

Job description

Rigatoni Pty Ltd in Melbourne, Australia is seeking an experienced chef to lead our kitchen team and create healthy, delicious meals for guests. You will research recipes, plan menus, and set benchmarks for dish quality across the restaurant.

You will supervise kitchen staff, schedule production, manage food safety, control costs, and adapt recipes to customer preferences. Strong leadership, communication, time management and problem-solving are essential to sustain high standards and consistent