Skilled Chef required

Sociable Tech Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals and discounts

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Pizze Société in Docklands, VIC seeks a skilled Chef to join our Italian kitchen, delivering authentic pizzas, pastas and risottos while maintaining high standards.

The role includes menu planning, training kitchen staff, inventory control and ensuring food safety; you will collaborate with front-of-house and management to create new specials.

We offer a competitive salary, ongoing training, staff meals and discounts, with a vibrant Docklands location near South Wharf.

Qualifications

• Tertiary hospitality qualification required or preferred.
• Experience with Italian cuisine is advantageous.
• Strong food safety practices and menu costing skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus across traditional and gourmet pizzas, pasta, risottos and parmigianas, managing quantities and costing to maintain margins.
• Prepare and cook authentic Italian dishes including pizza doughs, bases, toppings, fresh pasta and sauces.
• Monitor food quality, consistency and presentation for dine-in and online orders.
• Lead, train and supervise kitchen staff in pizza, pasta and risotto techniques, portion control and safety practices.
• Order and manage inventory of fresh produce, meats, seafood, cheeses, flour and kitchen supplies to meet daily production needs.
• Collaborate with management to develop new gourmet pizzas and specials and refine existing recipes.
• Coordinate with front-of-house to ensure efficient service for dine-in, takeaway and online orders.
• Ensure compliance with Victorian food safety and workplace health and safety regulations.

Skills

Pizza making

Menu planning

Food safety

Team training

Communication

Italian cuisine knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualification in hospitality

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

The Job Company The Job Company Pty Ltd on behalf of Shri Datt Pty Ltd T/A Pizze Societe ABN (92 661 708 630) is seeking skilled and qualified Chef to join their team in Docklands, VIC 3008. The role involves creating an authentic dining experience, managing kitchen operations and maintaining exceptional food quality.

The details of the advertised position is as follows: Position: Chef Salary: $80,000 plus superannuation Employment Type: Full-time (minimum 38 per week) Location: Docklands, VIC 3008 Benefits Competitive salary opportunity Ongoing training and professional development Safe and supportive work environment Career growth opportunities Creative input into new gourmet pizzas, pasta dishes and seasonal specials Staff meals and discounts on our menu, in a vibrant Docklands location near South Wharf Task & responsibilities Assist in planning the menu across traditional and gourmet pizzas, pasta, risottos, parmigianas by determining food quantities and costing dishes to maintain margins at the restaurant's price points. Prepare and cook authentic Italian dishes, including pizza dough, bases and toppings, fresh pasta and sauces (such as Bolognese, Carbonara, Amatriciana and Marinara), risottos, and pub-style schnitzels and parmigianas, according to recipes or personal judgment and experience. Monitor food quality, consistency and presentation for both dine-in and online pickup orders, ensuring every pizza, pasta and risotto meets Pizze Société's standards.

Manage and train cooks and kitchen hands in pizza making, pasta and risotto preparation, cooking techniques, portion control and food safety practices. Order and maintain inventory of fresh produce, meats, seafood, cheeses, flour, pasta, and kitchen supplies, ensuring stock meets daily production needs across lunch and dinner services, including busy Friday and Saturday late trade. Collaborate with management to develop new gourmet pizzas and specials and to refine existing recipes, blending traditional Italian flavours with a modern dining experience.

Coordinate with front-of-house staff to ensure efficient service for dine-in, takeaway and online pickup orders, managing ticket flow and timing during peak periods. Ensures compliance with Victorian food safety and workplace health and safety regulations, including safe food handling, allergen management, temperature control, cleaning schedules and safe operation of ovens, fryers and kitchen equipment. Qualification & experience A tertiary qualification in the hospitality filed.

1+ years of experience in the relevant field Preference given to candidates with experience in Italian cuisine Availability till late working hours VIC residents preferred Excellent analytical, problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. About Company Pizze Société is an Italian restaurant in Docklands, just off South Wharf Drive, where traditional flavours meet a modern dining experience.

Our menu brings together classic and gourmet pizzas, fresh pasta, creamy risottos, hearty parmigianas and schnitzels, and fresh salads and sides, all made to satisfy every craving. We serve guests for dine-in and online pickup, from relaxed lunches midweek to busy Friday and Saturday nights. Our team takes pride in quality ingredients, consistent dishes and warm, friendly service, and we're always looking for passionate people who love good food and want to grow with us.

Work Type: Full time Salary: $80000-80000