Italian Kitchen Lead: Pasta & Seasonal Menus

Australian Paralegal Services Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bar Carolina in South Yarra, VIC is seeking a skilled Chef to prepare high-quality Italian dishes and lead day-to-day kitchen operations. You will work with the Head Chef on menus, house-made pasta, and plating while ensuring consistency and clean, safe kitchen practices.

The successful candidate will have experience in Italian cuisine, including fresh pasta, and be able to supervise kitchen staff across a busy service. This role offers full-time hours and a friendly, professional environment.

Qualifications

• AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Hospitality, Commercial Cookery or a closely related field.
• Relevant experience as a chef in a commercial restaurant kitchen (minimum one (1) year).
• Experience preparing Italian cuisine, including fresh pasta, is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality Italian dishes, including cicchetti, antipasti, pasta and larger plates.
• Prepare house-made pasta, sauces and other components to the venue's recipes and standards.
• Maintain an excellent standard of food presentation and portion control during service.
• Coordinate food preparation, cooking and plating across aperitivo, lunch and dinner service.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation and professional kitchen practice.

Skills

Italian cuisine

Food preparation

Team supervision

Menu development

Education

AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Hospitality/Commercial Cookery

Job description

Bar Carolina in South Yarra, VIC is seeking a skilled Chef to prepare high-quality Italian dishes and lead day-to-day kitchen operations. You will work with the Head Chef on menus, house-made pasta, and plating while ensuring consistency and clean, safe kitchen practices.

The successful candidate will have experience in Italian cuisine, including fresh pasta, and be able to supervise kitchen staff across a busy service. This role offers full-time hours and a friendly, professional environment.