Our client, El Toro Pizza & Restaurant is looking for a Head Chef to join the Team.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
• Create and update innovative menus, featuring seasonal items and limited-time specials to enhance the dining experience.
• Develop, test, and improve recipes based on customer feedback and current food trends.
• Ensure all menu items are consistent in quality, creativity, and variety.
• Monitor food costs, control expenses, and assist in setting profitable pricing strategies.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and supervise food preparation to maintain high standards and efficiency.
• Prepare and cook complex menu items, including those with special dietary requirements such as gluten free, vegan, allergen-free and culturally specific meals.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, flavor, and presentation.
• Assign kitchen duties and monitor staff performance to ensure productivity, efficiency and timely service.
• Regularly perform quality checks to ensure culinary standards are met.
• Manage kitchen expenses by controlling food costs, reducing waste, and using resources wisely.
• Lead the hiring, training, and supervision of kitchen staff to ensure compliance with procedures, hygiene standards, food handling and safety.
• Promote a positive, team-oriented work environment and support staff development.
• Conduct regular stock checks to minimise wastage and manage supplies efficiently to meet budgetary requirements.
• Conduct regular inspections of kitchen equipment and facilities to ensure cleanliness and proper functionality and adherence to health, hygiene, safety and HACCP regulations.
• Set and manage kitchen budgets, keeping food and labor costs within target.
• Maintain robust communication with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth and engage with customers to uphold the restaurant’s brand and service standards.
• Gather and act on customer feedback to continuously improve food and service.
Eligibility requirements:
• Certificate IV or Diploma in the relevant field.
• Minimum 3 years of full-time relevant experience working as a Chef.
• Able to work independently and manage tasks without constant supervision.
• Experienced in leading and supervising a kitchen team.
• Strong communication skills for working with team members and customers.
• Good understanding of safety and hygiene standards in the kitchen.
• Capable of working well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000
Required Skill Profession
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📌 Head Chef
🏢 VA Recruitment
📍 Geelong