Chef - All Levels

4 days ago

Oakleigh East, Victoria, Australia VANILLA LOUNGE Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year

CHEF – EVENTS & OFF-SITE CATERING

Location: Vanilla Events & Catering

Type: Part-time | High-volume Catering & Events

Vanilla is uniquely situated in Eaton Mall, Oakleigh and brings a little bit of the city and Greek culture to Oakleigh over two levels. We are open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Vanilla Events are on the lookout for a skilled, creative, and forward-thinking chef to join our dynamic team specializing in high-volume events and on-site catering. If you thrive in fast-paced kitchens, have a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences, and bring operational excellence to everything you do — we want to hear from you.

Key Qualities We Value

  • Operational excellence in high-pressure environments
  • Commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences
  • Attention to detail, presentation, and culinary quality
  • Ability to lead or support seamless execution of large-scale events
  • Strong team player who thrives in fast-paced kitchens

Job Description

As our Events & Off-Site Catering Chef, you will be responsible for:

  • Preparing, cooking, and serving food for events, banquets, and off-site catering functions
  • Collaborating with the team to design and execute menus
  • Ensuring every dish is presented and served to the highest standard

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage kitchen operations during catered events
  • Design menus tailored to client preferences and dietary requirements
  • Ensure food quality, flavor, and presentation meet our standards
  • Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and culinary techniques
  • Support smooth logistics and timing coordination during service

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years' experience as a banquet or events chef in a high-volume catering environment
  • Strong culinary skills with knowledge of various cuisines
  • Proven ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
  • Culinary degree or equivalent experience highly preferred

Why Join Vanilla?

  • Work with a passionate, professional team
  • Be part of creating unforgettable experiences for our guests
  • Opportunities for creative input and menu development
  • Dynamic, fast-paced environment with room for growth

How to Apply

Send your CV and a brief cover letter to

Please include examples of events or menus you've worked on, if applicable.

Ready to bring your creativity and culinary excellence to the events world?

Join Vanilla — where every event is a masterpiece.

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