Full Time Chef
- Seeking a highly experienced and passionate Chef for a fine-dining restaurant.
- Lead and support a high-performing kitchen team while ensuring high standards of food preparation.
- Contribute to menu development and maintain food cost control practices.
Employer: Passion 2 Perfection Pty LTD T/A Villaggio - Ashfield
Position: Full-Time Chef
ANZSCO Code: ******
Salary: $80,000 - $85000 plus Superannuation
Hours per week: 38 hours
Category: Full-time
Location: 115 Liverpool Rd, Ashfield NSW 2131
We are seeking a highly experienced and passionate Chef to join our team in Ashfield. This role offers an opportunity to apply your culinary expertise in a fine-dining restaurant. The Chef will report directly to the head chef and play a key role in leading and supporting a high-performing kitchen team. This position requires experience in all areas of quality menu management and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Preference will be given to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents. This is a full-time position that requires a strong commitment to work and the ability to fulfil all employment responsibilities.
Main duties and responsibilities are:
- Leading the kitchen and ensuring high standards of food preparation and presentation.
- Oversee kitchen teams, provide training from time to time and ensure efficient use of kitchen equipment.
- Cook meals according to the restaurant menu.
- Contribute to the creation and execution of innovative and high-quality menus.
- Monitor and maintain food cost control practices, including menu costings and stock management.
- Maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety, and HACCP compliance.
- Ensure customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality meals.
- Work under pressure in a high-volume environment while maintaining composure.
- Collaborate with the management to ensure seamless kitchen operations.
- Prepare a roster for the Kitchen and front staff.
- Participate in management meetings and discuss the kitchen environment with the head chef and management.
- Address customer feedback and make necessary adjustments to dishes or operations.
Key Skills
· Minimum Qualification - Diploma in Hospitality and Management.
· At least one year of experience working in a fine dining restaurant.
· Proven ability to manage Kitchen staff, set high performance standards, and run all areas of the kitchen.
· Strong understanding of Italian food, Pizza and pasta, and current hospitality market trends.
· Experience in Menu Development, costing and food cost control.
· Ability to work with a team and contribute to a high-performance culture.
· Passion for delivering exceptional food and ensuring customer satisfaction.
· Strong leadership, time management, and problem-solving skills.
Salary: $80000 - $85000 per year plus Superannuation.
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter via the portal or email them to ************************. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Mandatory information
In the cover letter/email, applicants must include Australian/Overseas Education, Work Experience, resident status (whether Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident), and an English test (IELTS/PTE score) if temporary residents in Australia or living overseas.
Note: Australian citizens and permanent residents are preferred. Temporary residents are also encouraged to apply if they meet the criteria.
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