Chef
Accredited Employer · Melbourne VIC · Full-time
Job description
A premium hospitality opportunity is available for an accomplished Senior Chef looking to take their professional career further in Victoria, Australia. This position is suited to a chef who has built a strong track record in demanding culinary environments and can demonstrate the technical expertise, leadership ability and professional discipline required to operate at a senior level. We are particularly interested in candidates with Michelin-starred or equivalent international fine-dining experience. Rather than focusing solely on years in the industry, the selection process will consider the overall strength of your professional profile — including your employment history, qualifications, culinary achievements and leadership experience. You will become part of an experienced kitchen team where consistency, precision and quality are fundamental to every service.
Requirements
- • Take responsibility for kitchen operations during preparation and service periods
- • Lead, supervise and support junior chefs and commis chefs
- • Train and mentor kitchen team members to strengthen their technical capabilities
- • Maintain exceptional standards across food preparation, cooking and presentation
- • Assist senior kitchen management with menu planning and recipe development
- • Contribute to new dishes, seasonal menus and culinary improvement initiatives
- • Monitor food quality and consistency throughout each service
- • Ensure established recipes, preparation methods and presentation standards are followed
- • Coordinate ingredient ordering and monitor stock requirements
- • Maintain appropriate stock rotation and storage procedures
- • Assist with food costing and responsible management of kitchen resources
- • Maintain accurate kitchen, food preparation and compliance records
- • Ensure food safety, hygiene and workplace health procedures are consistently followed
- • Work collaboratively with front-of-house personnel to support smooth service
- • Identify opportunities to improve kitchen efficiency and operational standards
- • Provide practical coaching and ongoing development to less-experienced chefs
- • Maintain a professional, organised and positive kitchen environment
- • Support the Head Chef with daily kitchen management and operational requirements
Visa sponsorship: Accredited Employer Sponsorship provided.