Chef
Onshore applicants only
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Melbourne, VIC, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored · Applicants: Onshore applicants only
A premium hospitality venue in Melbourne is strengthening its kitchen leadership and wants a Senior Chef for the job. The person it is after has moved past simply cooking and now enjoys running a brigade, coaching younger chefs and helping the Head Chef shape the menu.
Fine-dining pedigree counts here: time in Michelin-starred or comparable kitchens abroad is highly regarded, along with a career that shows growing responsibility. Beyond service you would look after ordering, stock and costing and keep food safety records in order. This role is open to applicants already working in Australia with a valid visa, and anyone considered for employer sponsorship must satisfy the applicable requirements.
Your CV should name the kitchens and sections you have run, the dishes or menus you have created and your culinary training. Tailor a fine-dining senior chef CV with Build AI CV so the detail is easy to scan.
Key Responsibilities
- Run the kitchen brigade through preparation and service
- Supervise, train and mentor junior and commis chefs, leading by a disciplined, respectful example
- Hold food quality, presentation and consistency to an exceptional standard
- Support the Head Chef with daily operations, menu planning, recipe work and developing new dishes
- Oversee cooking and preparation during service and make sure every team member follows kitchen procedures
- Look after ordering, stock levels and rotation, food costing and the control of kitchen resources
- Keep operational and compliance records accurate and maintain food safety, hygiene and workplace health standards
- Work smoothly with front-of-house during service and look for ways to improve efficiency and culinary standards
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum 5–7 years' experience working in professional kitchens
- Minimum 2–3 years' experience at senior chef, sous chef or supervisory level
- Proven fine dining, Michelin-starred or equivalent high-end culinary background
- A career path that shows growing professional responsibility
- Strong technical cooking skills, including contemporary techniques
- Proven leadership and team development, with the ability to train, mentor and motivate kitchen staff
- Sound knowledge of kitchen compliance, food safety and hygiene
- Excellent organisational and communication skills, staying calm and keeping standards high in demanding services
- Practical experience with inventory management, stock control and kitchen costing
- Up to date with food trends and sustainable kitchen practices
- A relevant culinary qualification, apprenticeship or equivalent professional training is preferred
- Committed to quality, consistency and continuous improvement
- Currently working in Australia with a valid visa
- Able to provide suitable evidence of professional experience and qualifications
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