Lead Beachfront Head Chef | High-Volume Kitchen & Team

Work Initiatives; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual performance bonuses

Beachfront workplace

Superannuation support

Descripción de la vacante

Republica on St Kilda Beach seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead our busy kitchen within Melbourne Hospitality Group. You will own daily operations, drive consistency, cost control and a positive kitchen culture, working closely with venue management.

You will recruit and develop chefs, manage rosters and purchasing, and collaborate with front-of-house to deliver a standout guest experience. This role rewards performance with annual bonuses and a beachfront workplace.

Formación

• Proven experience leading a high-volume kitchen as a Head Chef.
• Hands-on cooking skills and active participation in service.
• Confidence managing food costs, kitchen labour and purchasing.
• Calm, organized leadership with clear communication.
• Commitment to training your team and building a respectful workplace.
• Ability balance menu creativity with consistency and profitability.

Responsabilidades

• Leading preparation and service, maintaining quality and consistency during busy periods.
• Recruiting, training and developing chefs and kitchen hands.
• Managing kitchen rosters, labour budgets and team performance.
• Overseeing purchasing, stock control, food costing and waste reduction.
• Developing and costing menus that suit Republica's customers and style.
• Maintaining clear recipes, portion controls and presentation standards.
• Ensuring excellent food safety, cleanliness and kitchen organization.
• Working closely with front-of-house to deliver a great guest experience.
• Using our software systems to support efficient kitchen operations and monitor performance.

Conocimientos

High-volume kitchen leadership

Hands-on cooking

Food cost management

Team training

Clear communication

Herramientas

Restoke

Deputy

Tevalis

SevenRooms

Tripleseat

Descripción del empleo

Republica on St Kilda Beach seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead our busy kitchen within Melbourne Hospitality Group. You will own daily operations, drive consistency, cost control and a positive kitchen culture, working closely with venue management.

You will recruit and develop chefs, manage rosters and purchasing, and collaborate with front-of-house to deliver a standout guest experience. This role rewards performance with annual bonuses and a beachfront workplace.