Chef

A highly regarded Italian restaurant renowned for their seafood, steak, and pasta is looking for a skilled and experienced Chef to join their busy kitchen team.

SkillQuest Solutions is seeking a talented Chef on behalf of our client, a well-established Italian restaurant located in Essendon North, Victoria.

Offering a diverse menu inspired by traditional Italian cuisine, the restaurant serves a range of freshly prepared pasta, pizza, seafood, meat and other classic Italian dishes. With a strong focus on quality ingredients, flavour and consistency, the restaurant provides a welcoming dining experience for both regular customers and visitors.

Position – Chef

Location – Essendon North, VIC 3041

Salary - $77,000 - $85,000 plus superannuation per annum

Employment Type - Full-time, Permanent

THE ROLE:

As a Chef, you will take an active role in the planning, coordination and day-to-day operation of the kitchen, ensuring the restaurant consistently delivers high-quality Italian cuisine.

In addition to preparing and cooking dishes, you will contribute to menu planning, oversee food preparation and presentation, monitor stock and ingredient requirements, maintain food safety standards and provide guidance to other kitchen staff during preparation and service.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

· Supervise, support and lead the kitchen team to ensure food is prepared efficiently and to a consistently high standard.

· Plan and develop menu items in consultation with management, considering seasonal ingredients, customer preferences and the restaurant's Italian-style offering.

· Estimate food and ingredient requirements and assist in monitoring food costs, stock levels and kitchen expenditure.

· Monitor the quality of ingredients and finished dishes to ensure consistent standards of flavour, portioning and presentation.

· Oversee food preparation and cooking processes and ensure dishes are prepared according to established recipes and quality standards.

· Prepare and cook a range of Italian dishes, including pasta, pizza, seafood and meat-based menu items.

· Coordinate kitchen activities and workflow during service to support efficient and timely meal preparation.

· Manage stock requirements, order food supplies and ensure ingredients are appropriately stored and rotated.

· Develop and maintain appropriate food preparation, portioning and presentation standards.

· Train, guide and support kitchen staff in cooking techniques, food preparation, presentation and kitchen procedures.

· Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements throughout kitchen operations.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

· Relevant qualification, such as a Diploma of Hospitality Management - Commercial Cookery (or agreed equivalent).

· Minimum of 1 year of work experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen environment.

· Experience preparing and cooking Italian or Mediterranean-style cuisine will be highly regarded.

· Sound knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and presentation.

· Ability to prepare a variety of dishes consistently to a high standard in a busy restaurant environment.

· Solid understanding of food safety, hygiene and safe food-handling requirements.

· Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities during service.

· Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining consistent food quality and presentation.

· Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a kitchen team.

· Reliable, professional and passionate about producing high-quality food.

· Available to work across weekdays, weeknights and weekends.

· You must have unrestricted working rights to work full time in Australia to be eligible for consideration.

WHAT IS ON OFFER:

• A competitive salary of $77,000 to $85,000 plus superannuation per annum.

• An opportunity to work across a varied menu of traditional and contemporary Italian-inspired dishes.

• A busy and varied kitchen environment where your culinary skills are valued.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you meet the above criteria and are ready for your next career move, we welcome your application.

Apply online through this website and attach your most recent resume.

Whilst SkillQuest Solutions appreciates all applications, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.