Chef

Hospitality · Melbourne VIC, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr

This is a senior kitchen leadership role, not an entry-level cooking job. An established premium hospitality operation in Victoria, Australia is hiring an accomplished Senior Chef.

The right person has moved past purely hands-on cooking and can prove they lead people well, keep standards exceptional and help set the direction of a professional kitchen. Attention to detail, consistency and technical excellence are essential in the experienced team you will join.

Selection weighs your professional background, qualifications and career achievements. Candidates who clearly demonstrate experience in high-end culinary settings get preference, and work in Michelin-starred or comparable international fine-dining kitchens is highly regarded. Be honest about your record, as evidence will be required.

Key Responsibilities

Uphold food safety, hygiene and workplace health standards consistently
Lead the kitchen team through prep and service, monitoring food preparation and cooking all through service
Supervise junior and commis chefs, and coach, train and mentor developing chefs on an ongoing, practical basis
Hold food quality, presentation and consistency to exceptional standards
Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations
Assist with menu planning, recipe development, culinary innovation and the rollout of new dishes
Make sure all team members follow kitchen procedures consistently
Handle ingredient ordering, stock levels and rotation, and help with food costing and control of kitchen resources
Keep accurate records for operations and compliance
Coordinate with front-of-house staff while service is running
Identify ways to improve culinary standards and kitchen efficiency
Lead by example, keeping the kitchen disciplined, respectful and professional

Requirements & Eligibility

Currently working in Australia on a valid visa
Minimum of 5–7 years in professional kitchens
Minimum of 2–3 years' experience in a supervisory, sous chef or senior chef capacity
Proven experience in high-end culinary environments: fine dining, Michelin-starred or equivalent
Demonstrated career progression with growing professional responsibility
Strong technical culinary skills across contemporary cooking methods, plus an understanding of contemporary food trends and sustainable kitchen practices
Proven leadership and team-development ability, including training, mentoring and motivating kitchen staff
Strong knowledge of kitchen compliance, hygiene and food safety
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Able to stay composed and keep high standards when services get demanding
Experience with inventory management, kitchen costing and stock control
Relevant culinary qualification, apprenticeship or equivalent professional training preferred
Strong commitment to consistency, quality and continuous improvement
Able to provide appropriate evidence of your qualifications and professional experience
If considered for employer sponsorship, you must satisfy the applicable requirements

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