Job Chef needed, Alexandria

Made In Italy Alexandria is seeking an experienced Chef to join our team on a permanent full-time basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for the direct preparation and cooking of food at our restaurant.

Tasks include:

- Develop and update menus, taking into account seasonal ingredients, customer preferences and cost considerations.

- Oversee the preparation and presentation of Italian dishes to maintain high standards of taste and appearance throughout service.

- Collaborate with management, kitchen, and front o house staff to resolve any food preparation concerns.

- Share culinary expertise by demonstrating cooking methods and guiding team members on best practices.

- Take charge of preparing and cooking a variety of high quality, made fresh Italian dishes ensuring consistency and quality.

- Promote food safety and hygiene standards within the kitchen environment.

- Oversee proper storage and rotation of stock to maintain freshness and minimise waste.

- Coordinating kitchen operations.

- Managing inventory – ordering food supplies.

The right candidate will have the following Skills and experience:

• Relevant qualification or experience in lieu
• Minimum 2 years experience in the hospitality industry (Italian Cuisine preferred)
• Chef: 1 year (Required)
• Experience with special dietary requirements
• Be able to order, source, prepare, and cook Italian food to a high standard
• Provide training and mentoring to staff members
• A proven track record of attendance reliability and a professional attitude
• Ability to show initiative and problem-solving capability

The employment is full-time, with min. 38 hours per week. Salary will be $76,700- $80,000 plus superannuation based on skills and experience.

Don’t hesitate to apply if you think you are the right candidate for this position.