Chef

4 days ago

Thornbury VIC, Australia Hanna5 Pty Ltd Full time $75,000 - $80,000 per year

Position Overview

You will lead our kitchen operations, delivering consistently excellent dishes for café service, seasonal lunch menus, as well as special event and function cooking. You'll work closely with management to develop new menu items, manage kitchen staff, ensure quality control, and maintain cost efficiencies.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Oversee and manage all day-to-day kitchen operations (breakfast, lunch service, and functions)
  • Plan, prepare, and deliver menu items consistent with Little Henri's style, flavor profiles, and presentation standards
  • Develop seasonal menus, specials, and new dishes in line with customer trends and business goals and support head chef with menu development
  • Ensure all food is prepared to the highest standards in taste, presentation, and timing
  • Supervise, mentor, train, schedule, and evaluate kitchen team members
  • Ensure all health, safety, and food hygiene standards are strictly followed (e.g. safe food storage, cleaning schedules, HACCP, etc.)
  • Monitor, order, and manage kitchen inventory, supplies, and vendor relationships
  • Control food costs, maintain yield, reduce waste, and optimize portion sizes
  • Assist with event and function catering, including planning menus and execution of multi-course events
  • Collaborate with front-of-house management for harmonized service and customer satisfaction
  • Maintain kitchen equipment and oversee maintenance, repairs, and cleanliness

Skills , Experience & Qualifications

  • Formal culinary qualification in Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
  • Minimum 3 years of experience as a Chef
  • Strong knowledge of modern cooking techniques, flavor profiles, and plating/presentation
  • Understanding of food costing, inventory management, and waste minimization
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Creative mindset with a commitment to quality and consistency
  • Knowledge of local produce, seasonality, and dietary trends (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $75,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Salary packaging

Experience:

  • Kitchen: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

  • Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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