Full Time Chef

The Steam Packet Hotel; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Steam Packet Hotel in Melbourne is seeking a talented Chef to join our bustling kitchen, supporting the Head Chef and ensuring smooth operations with a focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

You will lead with creativity, manage staff, uphold food safety standards, and help shape seasonal menus while working in a fast-paced pub-style environment that values craftsmanship and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a similar role within a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Formal qualifications Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or relevant experience.
• Strong culinary skills with a passion for fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
• Leadership and team management experience.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
• Creativity and attention to detail in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef and management team in planning and directing food preparation and culinary activities.
• Oversee food production, ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and work standards.
• Assist in creating and testing new seasonal menu items, ensuring they meet our quality standards and align with seasonal ingredients.
• Assist in supervision and training of kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Assist with inventory management, including ordering and maintaining kitchen supplies and ingredients.
• Manage food costs and control waste, ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently and within budget.
• Ensure dishes are prepared and presented in line with our restaurant’s standards of excellence.
• Enforce food safety protocols, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Culinary skills

Food safety knowledge

Under pressure

Creativity

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Located in vibrant Seaside Williamstown The Steam packet Hotel is renowned for its proper pub style menu that blends contemporary Australian cuisine with international influences. We are passionate about using fresh, locally sourced ingredients to create memorable dining experiences for our guests. Join us and be part of a dynamic kitchen team that values craftsmanship,teamwork, and the art of great food.

We are seeking a talented and dedicated Chef to join our culinary team in the heart of

Melbourne. As a chef on our team, you will play a pivotal role in our kitchen, supporting the Head Chef in maintaining high standards and ensuring smooth kitchen operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head Chef and management team in planning and directing food preparation and culinary activities.
• Oversee food production , ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and work
• standards.
• Assist in Creating and testing new seasonal menu items, ensuring they meet our quality standards and align with seasonal ingredients.
• Assist in the Supervistion and training of kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and positive workenvironment.
• Assist with inventory management, including ordering and maintaining kitchen
• supplies and ingredients.
• Manage food costs and control waste, ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently and
• within budget.
• Ensure dishes are prepared and presented in line with our restaurant’s standards of
• excellence.
• Enforce food safety protocols, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.

What We are Looking For:

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a similar role within a fast-paced kitchen
• environment.
• Formal qualifications certificate 4 in commercial cookery or relevant experience
• Strong culinary skills with a passion for fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
• Leadership and team management experience.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
• Creativity and attention to detail in the kitchen.

Please note only applicants with full time working rights and availability will be considered for this position ,