Head chef, Chefs & Baristas

168 Green Cabin; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant cafe and restaurant in Narre Warren is seeking an experienced Head Chef to manage culinary operations. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of experience in Sri Lankan cuisine and a strong track record in menu development. Responsibilities include leading the kitchen team, ensuring food safety, and creating innovative dishes. Competitive salaries and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career advancement opportunities

Staff meals

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Head Chef or in a similar senior culinary role.
• Proven track record of developing successful menus in a hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute creative menu items that showcase culinary expertise.
• Manage and lead a team of Chefs and Baristas.
• Ensure the kitchen operates efficiently and maintains food safety standards.

Skills

Culinary expertise in Sri Lankan cuisine

Leadership and team management

Menu development

Food safety regulations knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and talented Sri Lankan Cuisines Head Chef to join our team at our newly opening 168 Green Cabin in Narre Warren, Victoria. This is a full-time role where you will be responsible for overseeing the culinary operations of our popular cafe and restaurant.

3-5 years of experience in Sri Lankan cuisine preparation and menu development is required.

What you'll be doing

• Developing and executing creative and innovative menu items that showcase your culinary expertise
• Managing and leading a team of Chefs and Baristas to deliver a consistently high level of food and beverage service
• Ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently, maintaining strict food safety and hygiene standards
• Collaborating with the management team to analyse food and labour costs, and identify opportunities to improve profitability
• Fostering a positive and collaborative team culture, providing coaching and development to your team
• Researching industry trends and incorporating them into the menu and operations

What we\'re looking for

• Minimum 5 years\' experience as a Head Chef or in a similar senior culinary role
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful menus in a fast-paced, high-volume hospitality environment
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop your team
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Thorough understanding of food safety regulations and best practices
• Passion for creating delicious, high-quality dishes and an eye for food presentation
• Must have current Australian work authorisation at the time of application

What we offer

At 168 Green Cabin, we pride ourselves on providing a supportive and collaborative work environment. We offer competitive salaries, opportunities for career advancement, and a range of employee benefits including staff meals and ongoing training and development.

About us

168 Green Cabin is a newly opening vibrant and popular cafe and restaurant located in the heart of Narre Warren. We are committed to serving fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for our customers. As a growing business, we offer exciting opportunities for talented culinary professionals to join our team and contribute to our continued success.

Apply now to become our next Head Chef!

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