Head Chef - Thornbury Institution

Umberto Espresso Bar - UmbertoGroup

  • Date Listed: 2025-12-23
  • Location: 917 High Street, Thornbury VIC, Australia melbourne 3071
  • Salary: 85-100k
  • Min/Max salary: AUD 85000 100000 YEAR
  • Industry: Hospitality
  • Position: Chef
  • Work Type: Full Time Work

Be part of a passionate team as Head Chef, crafting beautiful hand made pasta & home cooking in a hospitality institution in Thornbury.

Work with an experienced & supportive Exec Team where your key responsibilities will be to coordinate and also cook in the day-to-day ops of the venue. We are a strong 15 year business looking to grow.

  • Drive menus for special dining events each year as well as strong seasonal specials
  • Mentor and lead a dedicated kitchen team to consistently deliver traditional, high quality Italian cuisine with a fresh pasta focus
  • Work a genuine 40 hour week with two consecutive days off - we value a balanced lifestyle

Alongside an experienced executive team, your key responsibilities will be to run the day to day operations of a busy venue which has both an a la carte and functions focus.

The successful candidate will possess the following -

  • minimum 3 to 5 years experience as a Head Chef
  • be passionate about multi regional Italian cooking
  • an eye for detail, quality and consistency
  • strong staff management skills to uphold our industry leading Employee Journey
  • proficiency and willingness to use technology
  • deliver business profits through strong labour and COGS management
  • willingness to get their hands dirty - this is both a hands on and administrative role - guaranteed 40 hour week maximum with no Sundays

The Head Chef position is full time and offers a generous package and benefits for the right candidate with the right experience.  Looking to commence immediately, coming into an experienced and established team.

 

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  • Date Listed: 23.12.2025
  • Location: 917 High Street, Thornbury VIC, Australia
  • Salary: 85-100k
  • Industry: Hospitality
  • Position: Chef
  • Work Type: Full Time Work

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