Head Chef: Italian Kitchen Leader & Pasta Specialist

Amalfi Fresh Pasta; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration based on 경험

Lead and shape your own kitchen team

Staff discounts across pasta and menu

Professional development and career {"

Supportive and collaborative working环境

Job summary

Amalfi Fresh Pasta, located at Chadstone, seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team in a full-time role. You will drive authentic Italian cuisine, oversee daily operations, and ensure exceptional food quality while managing costs and efficiency.

You will mentor staff, implement robust systems, and collaborate with management to meet financial targets, uphold standards, and deliver outstanding dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' professional kitchen experience, incl. 2+ years in Head Chef role.
• Strong knowledge of Italian cuisine and pasta-making.
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities.
• Experience with menu development and food costing.
• Understanding of stock control, ordering and waste management.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Hands-on leadership under pressure.
• Knowledge of food safety and workplace safety requirements.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing all daily kitchen operations and service.
• Developing menus and dishes reflecting our authentic Italian philosophy.
• Maintaining food quality, consistency and presentation standards.
• Recruiting, training and mentoring kitchen team members.
• Managing food costs, gross profit, stock control and wastage.
• Overseeing ordering, inventory and supplier relationships.
• Maintaining food safety, hygiene and workplace safety standards.
• Implementing effective kitchen systems, procedures and preparation schedules.
• Working closely with venue management to achieve targets.

Skills

Leadership

Italian cuisine

Team management

Menu development

Food costing

Stock control

Communication

Food safety

Flexibility

Job description

Amalfi Fresh Pasta, located at Chadstone, seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team in a full-time role. You will drive authentic Italian cuisine, oversee daily operations, and ensure exceptional food quality while managing costs and efficiency.

You will mentor staff, implement robust systems, and collaborate with management to meet financial targets, uphold standards, and deliver outstanding dining experiences.