South Melbourne's beloved neighbourhood Italian, Park Street Pasta & Wine, is recruiting for the role of Head Chef. The ideal candidate will possess an innate passion for all things fresh pasta, innovative fare inspired by Italy, and a focus on championing local farmers and producers, whilst harbouring a fresh and nurturing kitchen culture.
•Provision of leadership, guidance, training, and support to a group of kitchen professionals.
•Schedule consistent and regular work rosters with a strong focus on budget and labour cost KPI’s.
•Develop, maintain and evolve recipe prcoedures with a strong focus on food cost KPI's
•Oversee kitchen setup and pack down procedures.
•Oversee menu program, kitchen operations and overall guest satisfaction.
•Lead in building a positive team culture with a focus on core values such as integrity, hospitality, excellence and entrepreneurial spirit.
•Liaise with the Front of House, Accounts/Payroll and Marketing/Events departments on a regular basis.
•Manage administrational tasks such as kitchen logs, employee onboarding and HR, and general operations.
•Leadership
•Communication
•Conflict management & problem solving
•Positivity
•Attention to detail
•Flexibility
•Training
•Formal education
•Hospitality: a natural tendency to provide care, thoughtfulness and consideration for the needs of those around you.
•Integrity: choosing right over wrong in any situation.
•Excellence: pursuit to achieve quality and be outstanding in every task that comes your way.
•Entrepreneurial spirit: ability to see opportunities and actively seek out change for the better.
•Competitive and negotaible salary for the right candidate
•Superannuation at 10% for your future self, deposited quarterly
•Performance bonuses at the dicsretion of owners
•5 day weekly work schedule negotaible if desired
•Daily staff meals
•Weekly cash tips
•4 weeks paid annual leave, plus other standard leave entitlements
•In-store Staff discounts
•Annual staff appreciation party
•Periodic research and development luncheons
•Annual venue closure from Christmas to New years
•Fully qualified chef with at least 3 years experience in a similiar role
•Australian Permanent Resident
•Formal hospitality training certificates
•English language fluency
