Head Chef - Fordham's

Work Initiatives; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Creative freedom

Great team

Loyal customer base

Day hours with two summer nights

Job summary

Fordhams in Melbourne is seeking a hands-on Head Chef to lead the kitchen and bring creative direction to the plate. If you are passionate about food, thrive in a team environment, and want to run your own kitchen, we want to hear from you.

You don't need prior Head Chef title; we value leadership, strong cooking skills, and a positive attitude. Expect mainly day hours with two nights a week during summer, and a loyal customer base that loves the place.

Qualifications

• You must be hands-on and lead by example.
• Solid cooking experience and high kitchen standards.
• Passion for good food and good service.
• Ability to manage a busy kitchen and keep it running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen and drive menu ideas.
• Ensure high standards of food quality and service.
• Mentor and manage kitchen staff, maintain standards.

Skills

Leadership

Calm under pressure

People skills

Passion for food

Job description

Love food? Like actually love it? Get excited about a great dish and even more excited when a customer loves it too? Keep reading.

Fordhams is looking for a Head Chef to lead our kitchen and help make it something special.

We are not after a big title or a big ego. We are after someone who cares. Someone who is passionate about food and people, happy to roll up their sleeves, and wants to come to work with a team that genuinely gets along.

You do not need to have been a Head Chef before. If you are a strong cook who is ready to step up and run your own kitchen, we want to hear from you.

What you get

• Creative freedom. We want your ideas on the plate, not just ours.
• A great team. Friendly, supportive and no drama.
• A loyal customer base who know and love the place.
• Mainly day hours, with two nights a week over summer.

$95,000-$105,000

What we are looking for

• Someone hands on who leads by example.
• Real passion for good food and good service.
• A positive attitude and a genuine love of working with people.
• Someone who keeps the kitchen calm, happy and running well, even when it gets busy.
• Solid cooking experience and good kitchen standards.