HEAD CHEF l UGLY BABY

2 weeks ago

Perth, Western Australia Nokturnl Pty Ltd Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Job description

We are seeking a full time Head Chef at our kitchen that services Ugly Baby, our Middle Eastern & Mediterranean fun-dining restaurant and Pink Taquito our Mexican taco pop-up bar

Both located at Stories, the hospitality precinct that is lighting up Yagan Square, Perth CBD.

  • Ugly Baby - 150pax, open Wednesday - Sunday with a focus on bottomless brunch every Saturday Our Ugly Baby is all about shared dining, quick service, table turns and quality
  • Pink Taquito - 110pax, open Wednesday - Saturday (til late) with a hybrid bar/QRs/bookings keeping things lively. This brand was only launched in Feb '25 and has exceeded all expectations - Bring on Summer

You'll be working & leading an experienced & passionate team including lots of support from the wider Stories & head office to deliver dishes while managing wages, cogs and ensuring consistency.

Stories is presented by the award-winning Perth hospitality operator - Nokturnl, the team who brought you The Old Synagogue | Tonic + Ginger, The Beaufort| Lotus and South Perth's The Station | Ludo.

Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

Successful applicants must have Australian Working Rights and be located in Perth WA.

Key skill requirements;

  • Previous Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef experience required
  • Ability to lead a team from the front while being hands on for key services
  • Experience balancing rosters with your own service/prep/admin hours
  • Ensure targets are met with labour and food costs
  • Running of the kitchen on a day to day basis - ordering to targets/covers, invoicing management
  • Experience with Cooking The Books is very advantageous
  • Development of the kitchen brigade and our junior team into our next stars
  • A love for hospitality and working constructively with our front of house teams
  • Passionate about food - research & development, seasonal menu updates, events & keeping things fresh We have many opportunities for thinking outside the box and value adds.
  • Great hygiene practices + Supervisor Safety Cert.
  • Punctual and reliable, a true leader in every sense.
  • Work quickly & professionally in a fast-paced kitchen with the ability to problem solve
  • Keen eye for presentation and attention to detail
  • Experience in Middle Eastern & Mediterranean cooking techniques is a preferred but not essential

What do we offer;

  • Competitive salary
  • Great training and career development prospects
  • Perks with discounted Food & Beverages across all venues
  • Work with and learn from some of the best in the industry
  • Management & owners supportive of new ideas and professional growth
  • Work / life balance - both venues closed Mon/Tuesday

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