Chef

Job Overview:

Join our team as a Chef, where you'll have the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills in a dynamic and fast-paced kitchen. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Chef to be part of our kitchen, create innovative dishes, and contribute to the overall success of our restaurant.

Key Responsibilities:

- Collaborate with the Head Chef in planning menus and creating new dishes

- Supervise kitchen staff, providing guidance and fostering a positive work environment

- Check the cool room temperature and freezer to ensure proper storage conditions

- Monitor and manage kitchen inventory, minimizing waste and controlling costs

- Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards

- Train and mentor kitchen staff on culinary techniques and standards

- Ensure food is presented well while making sure the consistent taste.

- Preparing for service, which includes ensuring the kitchen is well stocked with the necessary ingredients, as well as cleaning, cutting, and maintaining food.

- Cooking and serving food whilst co-ordinating with head chef and other kitchen staff and front of house staff.

- Any other tasks allocated by the Head Chef or the restaurant manager

Qualifications:

- Proven experience as a Chef or Sous Chef in a reputable restaurant

- Minimum Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or higher qualifications

- Minimum 2 years of experience as Chef

- Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, food presentation, and menu development

- Leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team

- Excellent communication and organizational skills

- Understanding of food costs and budget management

- Able to work under busy work environment

Company Information:

Little Henri is a well Established cafe in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne.

It was open in Still going strong.