Sous Chef

6 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Ciao Cielo Full time $80,000 - $99,000 per year

About Us

Port Melbourne institution Ciao Cielo is a contemporary Italian restaurant serving up house made pasta and a range of delicate and delicious dishes in a classic European setting.

We showcase contemporary Italian food, while paying homage to traditional techniques in the surrounds of a classical heritage building along side a very popular outdoor garden space. Close to the beach and the City, we thrive in summer.

About the Role

An exciting and rewarding opportunity exists for two sous chefs with a passion for wonderful Italian food to join our team. Are you passionate? We really want someone whom has experience in producing high quality dishes and working with a larger team. Experience with European cuisine and a drive to lead. The right candidate will be mentored into the future to hopefully step into a head chef role. Show us your talent and enjoy seeing your creations come to light along side assisting in developing up and coming chefs.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 plus super

In this role you will:

  • Support the Executive Chef to run a smooth operation
  • Work closely with the Executive Chef to come up with exciting and seasonal  dishes
  • Maintain our high standards
  • Have strong leadership ability and excellent communication
  • Participate in maintaining the kitchen to the highest cleanliness standards
  • Mentor & train junior staff

About You

The successful applicant will be an established Chef. You will have a strong desire to create and execute beautiful European dishes. Love your team, respect and appreciate everyones effort and supportive of a positive work environment.

You will have:

  • The ability to hold down any section & leading others.
  • Co-ordinate and communicate effectively to run a service
  • A demonstrated desire to lead and drive success for the team
  • Minimum Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
  • Minimum 1 years experience at a similar level
  • A strong understanding of all WHS procedures
  • Experience in very clean busy well organised kitchens is helpful
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Outstanding time-management skills
  • Experience working in mid volume to high volume, fine dining or smart casual restaurants.

What's on offer

  • A commitment to you. A promise to create a great routine allowing for a life & work balance
  • Get creative and do wonderful food
  • Appreciation and gratitude for your skill and creativity
  • Reasonable hours with compassion, understanding and flexibility
  • Loyalty when things get tough
  • Great working conditions and supportive team
  • Excellent remuneration to match your efforts
  • Awesome big clean kitchen with great equipment

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