Employer: Reign Haus Pty Ltd t/a Ginseng Modern Asian CuisinePosition: ChefSalary: $76,000 - $82,000 Plus SuperannuationABN 72 652 103 538Location: 430 Nepean Highway, Frankston South, VIC Australia - 3199Mode: Full TimeExperience: 3 years' experience minimum
About UsGinseng Modern Asian Cuisine is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Chef to lead kitchen operations in our busy and well-established restaurant. Located in Frankston, Victoria, Ginseng Modern Asian Cuisine is known for offering a unique dining experience that blends modern Asian flavours with high-quality ingredients and contemporary cooking techniques.Operating throughout the week, the restaurant provides both dine-in and takeaway services, catering to a diverse customer base including local residents and visitors. Our menu features a variety of carefully crafted Asian-inspired dishes, and we pride ourselves on maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and customer service in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.This position presents an excellent opportunity for a qualified and passionate culinary professional with strong experience in Asian cuisine and the ability to manage kitchen operations effectively. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining food quality, supervising kitchen staff, and contributing to the continued growth and success of the restaurant.Key Responsibilities:
* Plan, prepare, and cook a variety of modern Asian dishes in accordance with the restaurant's menu and quality standards.
* Develop and refine menu items, ensuring authentic flavours, appealing presentation, and consistency in taste and quality.
* Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff, including cooks and kitchen assistants, to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
* Monitor food preparation processes to ensure meals are prepared in a timely manner and meet the restaurant's standards.
* Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety in compliance with Australian food safety regulations.
* Manage stock levels, order ingredients and kitchen supplies, and ensure the use of fresh, high-quality ingredients.
* Inspect food preparation areas and kitchen equipment to ensure cleanliness, proper functioning, and compliance with workplace health and safety requirements.
* Train and guide junior kitchen staff on cooking techniques, food preparation methods, and presentation standards.
* Control food costs by minimising waste, monitoring portion sizes, and ensuring efficient use of ingredients.
* Collaborate with management to improve menu offerings and contribute to the overall dining experience for customers.
To be successful in this role, it is essential you have:
* Hold a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent recognised qualification in the culinary field.
* Possess a minimum of two years of relevant experience working as a Chef in a busy and professional kitchen environment, preferably within well-established or quality dining venues.
* Demonstrate strong leadership and supervisory abilities, with the capability to train, guide, and effectively manage kitchen staff.
* Have sound knowledge of Asian cuisine, including the use of spices, ingredients, flavour profiles, and traditional as well as modern cooking techniques.
* Be capable of working efficiently in a fast-paced and high-pressure kitchen environment while maintaining consistency, quality, and presentation standards.
* Exhibit strong attention to detail, creativity, and a genuine passion for culinary preparation and food presentation.
Join Ginseng Modern Asian Cuisine, where tradition, taste, and teamwork come together to create memorable dining experiences.We look forward to welcoming a passionate Chef to lead our kitchen with pride.