Description:
Head Chef/Kitchen Manager
Eastern Suburbs
Brand New Project
Join a growing + creative business
$75-85k + Super
Searching for a Head Chef to join a beautifully creative and unique business that is opening a new venue in Melbourne's Eastern Suburbs. Bring your passion for fresh food, proven skills and calm communication and be a part of a brand new development. There are 2 parts to the business so you will be responsible for leading the team and working with the Cafe Manager to exceed expectations and deliver a quality product. The cafe will be running 7 days a week with a breakfast, lunch and takeaway menu and will lead onto catering and so much more!
Responsibilities
- Daily Operations - Hands on responsibility for the daily running of the kitchen, ensuring consistent preparation and high quality food.
- Team Leadership - Be a motivating and inspiring leader of the team to achieve the best out of everyone.
- Financial Acumen - Be accountable and have proven understanding of inventory, waste, wastage and food costs.
- Compliance + Safety - Adhering to all health and safety rules and regulations and maintaining optimal working conditions and expectations.
- Collaboration - Report to and work effectively with the Cafe Manager to create a happy and supportive workplace, while driving profitability and objectives.
- Training + Development - Be accountable for and identify training needs and ongoing development of the team.
- Quality Control - Ensure consistency in the quality of the food product and presentation.
Requirements
- Proven industry experience with at least 2-3 years in a similar role managing kitchen operations with a focus on food prep and presentation.
- Efficient operational management with understanding of ordering, inventory, stocktake + cost control.
- Amazing people skills with the ability to engage and develop a positive team.
- Strong understanding of cafe and catering operations.
- Passion for great food and the skills to match.
- A love of the customer experience and ensuring that the standard is high.
- Solid understanding and interest in current food trends and cafe culture.
- Great financial acumen to be able to understand how to manage costs and drive business.
- Flexibility to work the required hours including weekends and some evenings if needed.
Apply Now
Job ID - 208263
To apply online, please click on the apply button.
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Amanda Dark on adark@frontlinehospitality.com.au quoting the reference number above, or check out our website for other available positions.
www.frontlinehospitality.com.au