Head Chef and Cook
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Ballarat, VIC, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
A new Italian-inspired restaurant in Ballarat is building its kitchen from scratch, and there are openings at several levels. The Head Chef will lead the team, set standards and help shape the menu, while Chefs, Cooks and Kitchen Hands will support the opening crew.
Expect Italian and European-inspired dishes plated with care, menu and specials development, ordering, stock rotation and food cost control, plus sensible labour planning and training for the team. Evenings and weekends come with hospitality. Employer sponsorship may be available for eligible applicants, subject to their skills, experience and the relevant visa requirements.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead and organise the kitchen and its team, training, guiding and supporting staff
- Cook and plate Italian and European-inspired dishes to a high standard, with taste, quality and presentation the same every time
- Help build the menu, recipes, specials and seasonal dishes
- Manage prep, purchasing, ordering and stock rotation while watching stock, food costs and kitchen resources
- Plan labour so the kitchen runs smoothly and stays efficient through busy services
- Keep kitchen procedures accurate and consistent, and follow food safety, hygiene and workplace standards in a clean, safe, organised kitchen
- Communicate clearly between the kitchen and management
- Help create a positive workplace where the team pulls together
Requirements & Eligibility
- Commercial kitchen experience that is relevant and can be verified
- For Head Chef applicants, minimum 3 years as a senior chef or Head Chef
- For the other roles, previous work as a Chef, Cook or Kitchen Hand
- Can demonstrate relevant cooking skills and professional experience
- Experience cooking Italian or modern European food is highly regarded
- Holding relevant culinary qualifications or recognised trade training is advantageous
- Strong leadership and communication for senior positions
- Understands food costing, ordering, stock control and how a kitchen runs, plus food safety and hygiene, and keeps standards high at a fast pace
- Reliable, organised and professional, works well in a kitchen team and can do the required shifts, including evenings and weekends
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