Lead Seafood Chef | Menu Innovator & Kitchen Leader

The Fish House Australian Seafood Co; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Fish House Australian Seafood Co in Moorabbin Airport VIC is seeking an experienced Lead Chef to head our kitchen in Melbourne. This full-time role offers strategic direction, menu development, food safety, and excellence in seafood cuisine, demanding strong leadership and a hands-on approach.

You will oversee all cooking operations, mentor staff, manage food costs, source ingredients, and ensure consistent quality and presentation.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in head chef or senior kitchen leadership.
• Extensive seafood knowledge desirable.
• Proven menu development experience.
• Strong leadership and team motivation.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and health codes.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency with kitchen management systems.
• Excellent communication with front-of-house and management.
• Current food handling certification.
• Passion for Australian seafood and sustainability.

Responsabilités

• Lead and manage the kitchen team, including recruitment, training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Develop and refine menus that showcase Australian seafood whilst maintaining seasonal relevance and culinary innovation.
• Oversee all food preparation, cooking techniques, and plating standards to ensure quality and presentation.
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and health regulations.
• Control food costs through stock management, supplier relationships, and waste reduction.
• Manage kitchen inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships to ensure quality ingredients.
• Collaborate with management to establish pricing, food costs, and profitability targets.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Create a positive and productive kitchen environment promoting teamwork and culinary excellence.
• Monitor and respond to customer feedback regarding food quality and presentation.

Connaissances

Leadership

Menu development

Seafood expertise

Food safety

Cost control

Team management

Communication

Kitchen operations

Vendor relations

Description du poste

The Fish House Australian Seafood Co in Moorabbin Airport VIC is seeking an experienced Lead Chef to head our kitchen in Melbourne. This full-time role offers strategic direction, menu development, food safety, and excellence in seafood cuisine, demanding strong leadership and a hands-on approach.

You will oversee all cooking operations, mentor staff, manage food costs, source ingredients, and ensure consistent quality and presentation.