Chef
Onshore applicants only
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Melbourne, VIC, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored · Applicants: Onshore applicants only
Leadership, technical cooking and disciplined service come together in this Melbourne Chef vacancy. The premium venue needs a Senior Chef who can develop cooks, support the Head Chef and maintain a high standard of food and presentation.
The role includes menu ideas, ordering, stock costs and accurate operating records. This role is for applicants already in Australia who are currently working with a valid visa, and applicants must satisfy applicable requirements if considered for employer sponsorship. A fine-dining or equivalent high-end background and progressive culinary responsibility are important.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead preparation and service across the kitchen brigade
- Coach junior and commis chefs with disciplined, respectful leadership
- Maintain food quality, presentation and consistency
- Support the Head Chef in daily operations
- Contribute menus, recipes and new dishes
- Monitor preparation and cooking and ensure procedures are followed
- Manage ingredient orders, stock and rotation and assist costing and resource control
- Maintain operational and compliance records
- Observe food safety, hygiene and workplace health standards
- Coordinate with front-of-house staff; Improve kitchen efficiency and culinary standards
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum 5–7 years' professional kitchen experience
- Minimum 2–3 years' experience at senior chef, sous chef or supervisory level
- Proven fine dining, Michelin-starred or equivalent high-end culinary experience
- Career progression with increasing responsibility
- Technical cooking ability covering contemporary methods
- Staff leadership and development, including training, mentoring and motivation
- Knowledge of compliance, food hygiene and safety
- Excellent organisation and communication
- Composure and consistent standards through demanding service
- Inventory, stock control and kitchen costing experience
- Awareness of food trends and sustainable kitchen practices
- A relevant culinary qualification, apprenticeship or equivalent training is preferred
- Commitment to quality, consistency and improvement
- Currently working in Australia with a valid visa; Suitable evidence of qualifications and professional experience
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