Head Chef

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia LAKES HOTEL MANAGEMENT PTY LTD Full time
We are excited to revitalize our restaurant and reintroduce the rich flavors of Italian cuisine to our beautiful town and local hotel accommodations.

We are seeking a passionate Chef with experience in Italian cooking who is ready to lead our kitchen and collaborate with a small front-of-house team. The restaurant offers table service for 50 guests, with the capacity for up to 130 for cocktail-style events.

As we look to expand our breakfast and events offerings, we are aiming to provide a relaxed Italian dining experience five nights a week. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in the project, from menu development to the grand opening of the restaurant.

If you're ready to make your mark and share your love for Italian cuisine with our community, we'd love to hear from you

We are seeking a Talented and Professional Chef who:

A calm and professional approach to their job at all times
MUST have Italian Cuisine Experience
Strong communication skills
Strong planning & organisational skikks, attention to detail & initiative
Staff and customer service focused
Is available to work: Tuesday to Saturday evenings

LOCATION

The position will be based at The Riversleigh Hotel, 1 Nicholson St, Bairnsdale VIC 3875

REPORTING TO

Reporting to the Director

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
AQF Diploma level qualification in Cookery/Hospitality Management or at least 3 years of relevant experience in busy kitchen venues

Duties and Responsibilities:

Menu development & review
Preparing daily production list
Ensuring that all stations remain stocked before and during the meal period
Keeping kitchen, dish and storage areas clean and organised
Placing food and supply orders as directed
Receiving products by verifying invoices and freshness of merchandise
Supervising and training kitchen staff, through demonstration techniques and advising on cooking procedures ensuring adherence to:
Setting excellent customer service and work examples
Performing additional responsibilities, although not detailed, as requested by the Hotel Manager
Preparing and serving of all meal options
Monitoring and controlling wastage, portion control on day-to-day basis
Responsibility in ensuring food safety and kitchen sanitation as per requirements

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Public holidays
Rotating roster
Shift work
Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 08/Apr/2025
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