The Client Il Duca is a well-known restaurant specialising in authentic Italian cuisine. They are a popular restaurant in the area with a reputation for quality and authentic Italian food. They are looking for an experienced Chef to join their team in East Melbourne, VIC. The Role You will have the opportunity to work in a truly dynamic team with the chance to display your creativity in the dishes that you create. This is for a full time role with an annual salary between $76,000 to $78,000 depending on experience plus superannuation. Responsibilities Plan, direct, and supervise the food preparation and cooking activities Determine how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays Determine production schedules & staff requirements necessary to ensure delivery of services Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards Instruct cooks and other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing & presentation of food Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations Order or requisition food and other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation Analyse recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labour, and overhead costs Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs Meet with sales representatives in order to negotiate prices and order supplies Prepared and cook food of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes and menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients and the likely number of customers Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met Check the quantity and quality of received products Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff Record production and operational data on specified forms Requirements Relevant qualifications in cookery or hospitality and tourism Minimum 1 year of experience in a commercial kitchen At least 1 year experience in Pasta making and Gnocchi making from scratch Must have at least 1 year experience with menu planning and new dish planning At least 1 year experience in preparing pizza dough from scratch At least 1 year experience in preparing pasta sauces from scratch Passion for great food and presentation Understanding of, and commitment to, food safety Experience in kitchen operations and in managing a team Experience in training kitchen staff