CHEF

Position: Chef

ANZSCO Code: 351311

Salary: $80,000 plus Superannuation

Hours per week: 38 hours

Category: Full Time

Employer: TEAM VILLAGGIO PTY LTD

ABN: 81 604 968 587

Location: West Ryde NSW 2114

Villaggio Restaurants, nestled within RSL clubs across Sydney, offer a delightful fusion of Italian and Mediterranean cuisines. Each location is designed to provide an inviting space for families and friends to gather, enjoying hearty meals in a relaxed setting. Villaggio’s menu features diverse dishes ranges from traditional Italian, fresh pasta to delectable seafood and rich desserts, all made with high quality, locally sourced ingredients.

The restaurants pride themselves on their commitment to exceptional customer service, ensuring that each guest feels valued and satisfied. The vibrant atmosphere, combined with the club’s facilities, creates a unique dining experience that embodies the spirit of Italian hospitality. Whether you’re a local resident or just visiting, Villaggio Restaurants are a must-visit destination for anyone seeking authentic Italian flavours in a friendly environment. Our team is growing and we need an experienced full time Chef at our very busy Villaggio - West Ryde restaurant.

Main duties and responsibilities are:

·Planning and updating the menu, considering seasonal ingredients, dietary restrictions, and customer preferences.

·Creating new dishes and improving existing recipes.

· Have a clear understanding with the restaurant manager/supervisor, kitchen staff, and waiting staff about dietary requirements to ensure dishes are prepared and cooked with restricted ingredients.

·Preparing and cooking a variety of menu items while maintaining consistent standards of food quality, presentation, and taste

·Monitor and manage portion sizes, garnishes, and overall dish aesthetics.

·Leading and overseeing kitchen staff, assigning tasks, and ensuring smooth kitchen operations.

·Assist in the recruitment, selection, training, and development of junior chefs, cooks, and kitchen support staff

·Ensuring staff follows food safety and hygiene standards.

·Ordering ingredients and kitchen supplies while managing inventory levels to prevent overstock or shortages.

·Liaising with dieticians about food preparation issues and ensuring that ingredients are fresh and of high quality.

·Controlling food and labour costs to maintain profitability while minimising waste.

·Working with suppliers to negotiate prices and manage the kitchen budget.

·Maintaining cleanliness, hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen.

·Working closely with front-of-house staff to ensure timely service.

·Continuously experimenting with ingredients, cooking techniques, and presentation styles to stay innovative and relevant.

·Apply appropriate freezing and food preservation techniques to maintain food quality and freshness, while ensuring compliance with food safety standards and temperature control requirements.

·Ensuring compliance with local health and safety regulations, including food handling and storage practices.

·Address customer feedback and make necessary adjustments to dishes, food preparation methods, and cooking procedures to maintain food quality and customer satisfaction.

Key Skills

·Mastery of cooking techniques, food preparation, and presentation.

·Ability to manage, mentors, and coordinate kitchen staff effectively.

·Preparing and delivering dishes efficiently, especially during peak times.

·Innovating new recipes, flavours, and presentation styles to enhance menu appeal.

·Ensuring consistency in flavour, portion size, and visual appeal of dishes.

Qualifications Required: To be eligible for the above position, the candidate should have at least Certificate IV in commercial cooking and Diploma of Hospitality Management. Three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above.

Remuneration: The appropriate candidate will be paid $80,000 annually plus superannuation.

Work Experience: At least 1 years of full-time related experience.

Employment entitlements will be provided in accordance with the National Employment Standards (NES) and applicable Fair Work instruments prescribed under Australian law.

Mandatory information: In cover letter/email, applicants must include Australian/Overseas Education, Work Experience, resident status wether Australian Citizen or Permanent Residents and English test (IELTS/PTE score) if temporary residents in Australia or living overseas.

Note: Australian citizens and permanent residents are preferred. Temporary visa holders are also encouraged to apply, provided they meet the required criteria.