Head Chef & Cook
Hospitality · Ballarat, Ballarat & Central Highlands VIC, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview
A new restaurant is opening in Victoria, and its kitchen team is being built now. An accomplished Head Chef is needed to lead the kitchen, set high standards and help shape an Italian-inspired menu, together with experienced Chefs, Cooks and Kitchen Hands to support the opening.
Your proven kitchen experience can really be recognised here. The focus is on genuine, job-ready people with a reliable, verifiable work history, and quality, consistency, teamwork and professional standards sit at the heart of the dining experience. Kitchen workers from the Philippines and elsewhere with a strong background have the chance to stand out.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate kitchen operations and the people in the team, training, guiding and supporting them along the way
- Cook and present high-quality Italian and European-inspired dishes, keeping taste, quality and presentation consistent
- Help with menu development, recipe preparation, specials and seasonal dishes
- Handle food preparation, purchasing, ordering and stock rotation
- Keep an eye on stock levels, food costs and kitchen resources, and help plan labour so the kitchen runs efficiently
- Keep kitchen procedures accurate and consistent
- Make sure food safety, hygiene and workplace standards are followed, and keep the kitchen clean, safe and organised
- Stay efficient when service gets busy
- Help the kitchen and management team communicate well
- Add to a positive, professional workplace where the team comes first
Requirements & Eligibility
- Relevant commercial kitchen experience that can be verified
- For Head Chef applicants: minimum 3 years of experience as a senior chef or Head Chef
- For the other available roles: previous experience as a Chef, Cook or Kitchen Hand
- Able to show relevant culinary skills and professional experience
- Italian or modern European cuisine experience is highly regarded, and relevant culinary qualifications or recognised trade training are advantageous
- Strong leadership and communication skills for senior positions
- Knowledge of food costing, ordering, stock control and how a kitchen runs
- Able to keep standards high in a fast-paced kitchen, with a strong understanding of food safety and hygiene
- A reliable, organised and professional approach, and the ability to work well in a kitchen team
- Available for the required hospitality shifts, including evenings and weekends
- Employer sponsorship may be available for eligible applicants, depending on skills, experience and the visa requirements that apply
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