Lead Chef – Menu & Kitchen Leader

Sociable Tech Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lipari Pizza Restaurant in Boronia, VIC is seeking a passionate and experienced Chef to join a busy kitchen team. The role involves planning menus, managing costs, and delivering high-quality dishes with excellent service.

Ideal candidate has a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent with at least 1 year of chef experience, strong organizational skills, and a solid understanding of food safety regulations. This is a full-time role with a competitive salary and superannuation.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent with at least 1 year of experience as a chef.
• Experience in working within a dynamic and high performing kitchen.
• Food Safety legislation knowledge is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus, determine food and labour expenses as per customer orders, restaurant's budget, and other commercial aspects.
• Cook and prepare a diverse range of dishes with quality and precision.
• Ensure the quality of dishes during all stages of preparation and presentation and ensure all items are properly plated, garnished and presented in an appealing manner.
• Deliver prepared food smoothly to customers, ensuring orders are correct and timely.
• Direct the kitchen team and monitor the cooking process to ensure that food prepared meets dietary needs.
• Regularly monitor, analyse, and adjust kitchen metrics, including meals, wages, and costs, providing reports as needed.
• Maintain inventory by regularly checking stock levels, complete stock sheets, and order items as necessary.

Skills

Multitasking

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Food safety knowledge

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Lipari Pizza Restaurant in Boronia, VIC is seeking a passionate and experienced Chef to join a busy kitchen team. The role involves planning menus, managing costs, and delivering high-quality dishes with excellent service.

Ideal candidate has a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent with at least 1 year of chef experience, strong organizational skills, and a solid understanding of food safety regulations. This is a full-time role with a competitive salary and superannuation.