Chef

About the business and the role

Esca Grill is looking for hard-working, talented, and creative chefs for our fast-paced, farm to table restaurant in the inner northwest suburb of Moonee ponds.

Basically, we are looking for a gun. Is this you?

This is a successful Family run European influenced Modern Australian restaurant that has become a destination in inner northwest suburbs of Melbourne CBD with an ethos for sustainability, fine food, and food awareness. In this rol e you will work closely with the kitchen team, producing quality food, so that guests are blown away by the food you produce.

You will bring to the role:

· Outstanding team leadership skills and a fun, healthy attitude to work within a team.

· Experience in cooking high volume.

· Knowledge of produce-driven cooking.

· A true interest in ethical food, hospitality, and people.

· A generous approach to training and inspiring staff.

· Amazing communication skills.

· Great food safety knowledge.

This is an amazing opportunity for a career-minded person in a growing business. We are looking for someone who is happy and energetic to roll the sleeves up and get stuck in, someone who is truly passionate about being a chef in a beautiful location with great conditions.

An attractive salary will be offered to the right candidate along with the opportunity to build a successful career within this progressive company.

If you are interested, please send through a CV and a cover note about yourself and apply here. Please note we are looking for a candidate who got experience within fast paced, upmarket, or fine-dining kitchen. Candidates who are trained in classic French or European cuisine will be given priority.

The team at EscaGrill.

Job tasks and responsibilities

Being a LEGEND

 Control and direct the food preparation process and any other relative activities and check freshness of produce

 Construct menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring the variety and quality of the servings

 Approve and "polish" dishes before they reach the customer when in food pass

 Plan orders of equipment or ingredients according to identified shortages

 Arrange for repairs when necessary by communicating with the head chef

 Remedy any problems or defects

 Be in charge of managing and training junior/ apprentice kitchen staff

 Oversee the work of subordinates

 inform wait staff about daily specials and slightly modify food to meet guests need

 Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards

 Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between co-workers

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 28/02/2025