Head Chef

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Moon Dog Brewing Pty Ltd Full time $70,000 - $120,000 per year

Moon Dog has been bringing our really bloody fun & unique brand of hospitality to the Marvel Stadium concourse since November 2024, where we offer the very best in food, beverages and entertainment to punters from near and far. 'Doglands' consists of a large (1500 pax) event space – that is open for Marvel event & game days and private functions – as well as a 70 pax restaurant/bar 'The Jungle Room' that is open 7 days a week, offering an elevated dining experience for lunch and diner.

We're seeking an experienced Head Chef to take the reins in our large, well kitted-out, new kitchen. You will help to lead our kitchen team in smashing out delicious elevated dishes in the restaurant, pub classics on Marvel event days, and function food for functions. A natural leader with experience in fast-paced, large kitchens, you will hustle to make Moon Dog Doglands one of the best places to work & eat in the city The ideal candidate will have several years proven experience in similar roles (large, pumping, pub-like venues) and take great pride in what they do.

Working closely with the Exec Chef (based on site), the Sous Chef & Venue Manager, you will be responsible for:

  • Ensuring quality food across the entire venue for regular service and functions
  • Managing food costs and meeting budgets
  • Food Safety and OH&S
  • Contributing to menu development and designing special seasonal offerings
  • Ordering and management of food, including checking quantity and quality of products received
  • Monitoring and maintenance of stock
  • Working closely with key managers to develop a high standard of communication and collaborative problem solving.
  • Setting production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of service and coverage.
  • Hiring, training and development of kitchen team
  • Manage the preparation of Moon Dog some core menu and function food items for multiple venues across the group ensuring the highest food and quality standards are maintained.
  • Work with our other Head Chefs and Exec Chef to ensure top-quality and timely group food prep

You are;

  • Motivated and hands on
  • A passionate team player
  • A great time manager & planner
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role, with many years of proven leadership in the kitchen
  • Calm under pressure, leads with positivity

We can offer you:

  • A fancy, brand spanking new kitchen
  • Employee Assistance Program (Free counselling etc)
  • A generous food & bev package (Free beer & Fizzer)
  • Excellent head office support
  • All the fun and excitement that comes from working for one of Australia's largest independent beverage producers

At Moon Dog Brewing, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of how we work. Moon Dog encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of colour. We value people of all abilities and diversity of culture, faith, gender identity and sexual orientation.

If you are keen to sink your teeth into this exciting project, please apply with your CV and a cover letter outlining why you are the best person for the role We will work with you on a start date to accommodate any notice period you need to give.

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