Lead Kitchen Chef | Menu, Cost Control & Quality

Sdb Trading Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Sdb Trading Pty Ltd in Melbourne is seeking an experienced chef to join our kitchen team. You will lead food preparation, monitor costing and inventory, and ensure high standards of storage, quality and presentation.

Applicants should have at least 2 years in a similar role with references, be able to handle a 5-day roster, work under pressure, and demonstrate strong leadership and communication to drive menu development and consistency.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of chef experience in a kitchen.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Ability to develop menus and recipes.
• Punctual, well presented and highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Create prep lists for kitchen crew.
• Manage food costing and inventory.
• Maintain standards for storage, rotation, quality, and appearance.
• Ensure compliance with health codes and regulations.

Skills

Prep lists

Food costing

Inventory management

Health compliance

Leadership

Menu development

Job description

Sdb Trading Pty Ltd in Melbourne is seeking an experienced chef to join our kitchen team. You will lead food preparation, monitor costing and inventory, and ensure high standards of storage, quality and presentation.

Applicants should have at least 2 years in a similar role with references, be able to handle a 5-day roster, work under pressure, and demonstrate strong leadership and communication to drive menu development and consistency.