Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Melbourne, VIC, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
A wood-fired grill sits at the heart of the kitchen in this Melbourne Chef role, cooking bistro-style food for a busy hospitality business. Consistent cooking, tidy plating and strong food safety habits count for more here than a list of showpiece dishes.
You would own each plate from prep to pass, help plan what the kitchen needs and order supplies, contribute ideas for the weekly specials and pass your techniques on to newer team members. Eligible candidates may be considered for employer sponsorship. If you have cooked over charcoal or wood in a UK gastropub or grill house, this is your sort of kitchen.
On your CV, list the kitchens you have cooked in, the grill and bistro dishes you are confident with and your food safety training. Fire up a Melbourne grill chef CV with Build AI CV and apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Cook bistro-style dishes to the same standard on every plate, checking quality from prep through to presentation
- Put forward ideas for dishes, menus and the weekly specials
- Plan kitchen requirements, help estimate food and labour costs, and order and manage supplies
- Pick the right cooking methods and use professional techniques
- Coordinate prep with managers, kitchen staff and front-of-house, and show colleagues techniques and procedures when they need training
- Maintain high food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards, including food storage, preservation and freezing where needed
- Keep your section and the wider kitchen organised and efficient
- Work well in a busy team, hold quality steady through rushes and help build a respectful, inclusive workplace
Requirements & Eligibility
- A minimum of 1 year as a professional Chef
- Demonstrable commercial kitchen experience and genuine, verifiable hospitality work history
- Proven ability to prepare and cook good food, backed by solid practical skills
- A strong grasp of food safety and hygiene
- Keeps food quality consistent through busy services and works efficiently when things move fast
- Confident team member with strong communication and coordination skills
- Follows the kitchen's established procedures and standards
- Creative with menu ideas and weekly specials, with a professional attitude and dependable work ethic
- Willing to provide supporting evidence of relevant experience where required
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