At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a kitchen team, create innovative menus, and ensure high-quality dishes.
- Company: Popular restaurant/winery in the stunning Mornington Peninsula.
- Benefits: Generous salary, professional team support, and potential sponsorship.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for creativity and leadership.
- Why this job: Join a thriving venue and make your mark with creative culinary ideas.
- Qualifications: Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery and 4+ years of kitchen experience.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 $ per year.
Location: Regional Victoria Mornington Peninsula
Work Type: Full Time
Salary: $70K - $90K + super
A great opportunity exists for a Head Chef and a Sous Chef to join a regional Restaurant/Winery located on the Mornington Peninsula less than 100KM from Melbourne. It’s a popular, well established business within a tourist destination with a thriving local community and frequent tourists who visit more than once. Sponsorship opportunity if required – Must currently be in Australia.
This is an opportunity for someone to lead a team and continue to build, expand and develop the menu. The owners are looking for chefs who can bring new ideas to the table and help strengthen its reputation and increase the offering as a destination venue, while keeping its existing bustling trade coming back for what they love.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Full time position $70K to $90K plus super. What we are looking for are chefs that have a ‘can do’ attitude and can tick the majority of items below:
- Menu planning and development
- Be creative with a new menu
- Estimating food and labor costs
- Liaising with suppliers and use of seasonal and local produce
- Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
- Ensuring hygiene regulations are met
- The ability to lead, train and nurture staff with leadership skills
- Autonomously run your own kitchen
- Prepare and serve meals with pride
- Set a seasonal menu, while introducing some fresh ideas
- Manage and maintain stock efficiently
- Keep records of expenses and wastage
- Maintain an immaculately clean kitchen at all times
- Work at pace and can be flexible with client requests
BENEFITS & PERKS
A generous salary is offered. You will have the use of a professional team to carry out your duties to a high standard.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
You will have at a minimum a Certificate IV or 4 years experience running a kitchen as a Head or Sous Chef.
REQUIREMENTS
- Show creativity in cookery techniques and ability to train others
- Work well under pressure
- Team oriented
- Positive, punctual and professional approach
- Familiar with food safety and OHS guidelines
- Attention to detail
- Competency with ordering and managing stock
QUALIFICATIONS
- Cert IV in Commercial Cookery
- 4+ years of kitchen experience
- Experience in leading and supervising junior chefs
- Experience working within budget constraints
Head Chef & Sous Chef – Mornington Peninsula in Red Hill employer: Hospitality Recruits
Join a dynamic and vibrant team as a Restaurant Manager in the beautiful regions of Victoria, where you will not only lead a passionate front of house team but also enjoy a supportive work culture that values employee growth and development. With competitive salaries ranging from $70K to $90K, flexible working hours, and the opportunity to create unforgettable dining experiences, this role offers a rewarding career path in a stunning location known for its culinary excellence. Embrace the chance to thrive in a fast-paced environment while connecting with a loyal clientele and enhancing your hospitality skills.
