Italian Cuisine Chef — Lead a Busy, Creative Kitchen

Cafe Verde Pizzeria; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Job summary

Cafe Verde Pizzeria is seeking a Full-time Chef with demonstrated experience in Italian cuisine to oversee a busy commercial kitchen. You will manage the preparation and production for a la carte and catering menus, collaborating closely with the Restaurant Manager and kitchen team to ensure top quality, hygiene, and presentation.

Ideal candidates have formal chef qualifications or at least 12 months of chef experience, with strong knowledge of Italian techniques, fresh pasta, pizza dough, and

Qualifications

• Formal chef qualification or 12+ months demonstrated chef experience.
• Knowledge of Italian cuisine and techniques including fresh pasta, pizza dough, risotto.
• Ability to work in fast-paced kitchen and manage multiple orders.
• Strong attention to presentation and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation and production of a la carte and catering menus.
• Collaborate with Restaurant Manager and kitchen team to ensure efficient service.
• Manage food orders, inventory, and cost control for high-volume service.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safe handling.
• Participate in menu design for seasonal and event catering.
• Support training and development of kitchen staff.

Skills

Italian cuisine

Fresh pasta

Pizza dough

Food safety

Teamwork

Education

Formal chef qualification

12 months chef experience

Job description

Cafe Verde Pizzeria is seeking a Full-time Chef with demonstrated experience in Italian cuisine to oversee a busy commercial kitchen. You will manage the preparation and production for a la carte and catering menus, collaborating closely with the Restaurant Manager and kitchen team to ensure top quality, hygiene, and presentation.

Ideal candidates have formal chef qualifications or at least 12 months of chef experience, with strong knowledge of Italian techniques, fresh pasta, pizza dough, and