Qualified Chef

Espresso 3094

Montmorency, Melbourne VIC

Chefs/Cooks (Hospitality and Tourism)

Full time

79,500 per year

Food Provenance

Leadership

Food Preparation

Employer: Espresso 3094

Position: Full-time Chef

Location: 44 Were Street, Montmorency, Vic 3094

Annual Salary: 77,000 plus Superannuation

The Espresso 3094 seeks a full-time Chef to join our team.

We are offering you:

The opportunity to work within a professional team who foster an exceptional working environment.

The chance to be a part of a team in an iconic café.

An attractive salary of 79,500, depending on your qualifications, experience, and skills.

The roles on offer are permanent long-term full-time positions, and will sit within an established team, with long-term goals and new opportunities on the horizon.

Espresso 3094 is situated at 44 Were Street, Montmorency, which is described as a vibrant shopping strip that has transformed into a café destination. The location benefits from being on a "great street" with a "busy buzz", making it part of Montmorency's popular village atmosphere. We seek an applicant who:

Has experience in putting high quality food on the pass, and maintains high standards

Has experience in planning menus, preparation, cooking, butchering, or pastry cooking as required.

Has no issue with following direction.

Is an excellent multi-tasker with initiative to take the lead in improving kitchen efficiency

Possesses a demonstrable passion for food.

Has excellent inter-personal skills, maintaining a calm demeanour in high-pressure situations and uses these traits to perform well in a team.

Is open to having input into seasonal menu design and on-going dish development.

Seeks to further their skillset and food knowledge by showcasing local produce.

Has leadership qualities with excellent time and management skills

Is an Australian citizen or Australian PR

Your tasks and duties in will include:

Planning menu and introducing innovative dishes in consultation with our Executive Chef

Food preparation and monitoring quality of dishes for both a la carte and function service

Demonstration of cooking techniques and advising on cooking procedures.

Food service, across all sections in the kitchen, including discussing food preparation issues with the manager, dietician, and kitchen staff

Stock control and management, including ordering, examining, and storing food stock

Maintaining compliance with food safety and hygiene, and strictly implementing our OHandS policies

Exercise responsibility for the direct supervision of other cooks and other kitchen/catering staff in the restaurant kitchen and other catering services, including allocation of duties, preparation of rosters, approval of overtime and training of all kitchen staff in the absence of our Executive Chef.

Monitor cleaning rosters and food hygiene practices in the kitchen.

Managing the training and development of apprentice cooks and other staff in the kitchen and other catering services in consultation with our Executive Chef.

To develop and implement workplace policies and procedures as directed by the Executive Chef or the Hotel Management.

Implement OHandS policies rigorously

To perform all duties consistent with the Vision, Mission, Values and policies of Ivy Lane Camberwell and Statutory requirements.

You must hold AQF Diploma of Hospitality, AQF Certificate IV and AQF Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and he/she should have at least 3 years’ relevant work experience as a Chef in reputed restaurants/cafes in Australia. You must be an Australian citizen or Australian PR.

This position will be subject to probationary period up to 3 months.  This opportunity is perfect for an experienced Chef who has passion for food and cooking.

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

Email your CV to info@espresso3094.com.au