HEAD CHEF
Eating House Rowville
Rowville, Melbourne VIC
Full-time
Salary: $85,000 per year plus superannuation
About Eating House
Eating House is a well-established, independently owned restaurant that has been part of the Rowville community since 2004.
We are a busy premium-casual venue serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a diverse menu, strong local following and established kitchen team.
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Head Chef to lead our kitchen and take ownership of food quality, consistency, team performance and kitchen operations.
About the role
This is a leadership position for a chef who enjoys being actively involved in service while maintaining high operational standards.
You will work closely with the owners and General Manager to lead the kitchen team, maintain consistency across every service and support the continued development of our menu and food offering.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and manage the kitchen team across breakfast, lunch and dinner services
- Maintain consistent food quality, presentation and portion control
- Organise kitchen operations, preparation and service flow
- Train, coach and develop chefs and kitchen staff
- Prepare kitchen rosters and manage labour efficiently
- Monitor food costs, ordering, stock levels and wastage
- Maintain accurate recipes, yields and portioning standards
- Work with management on menu development, specials and seasonal changes
- Ensure compliance with food-safety, hygiene and workplace-safety requirements
- Maintain a clean, organised and professional kitchen
- Build a positive culture based on teamwork, accountability and respect
About you
You will be a calm, organised and reliable kitchen leader with strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to quality.
To be successful, you should have:
- Proven experience as a Head Chef, Senior Sous Chef or in a comparable kitchen leadership role
- Strong à la carte service experience in a busy restaurant or café environment
- Experience leading, training and motivating a kitchen team
- Sound knowledge of food costing, stock control and labour management
- Strong food-safety and kitchen-compliance knowledge
- Excellent organisation and time-management skills
- The ability to maintain consistency during high-volume services
- Availability to work a full-time roster, including weekends
- Relevant commercial cookery qualifications
What we offer
- $85,000 annual salary plus superannuation
- A secure full-time position in an established restaurant
- An experienced kitchen and management team
- Direct communication with supportive, hands-on owners
- Genuine involvement in menu development and kitchen improvements
- The opportunity to lead and strengthen a well-established kitchen operation
- A professional workplace focused on quality, consistency and long-term success
- Please note: sponsorship is not available for this position
How to apply
Please apply through Indeed with your résumé and a short cover letter outlining your kitchen leadership experience, the types of venues you have worked in and why you would be a strong fit for Eating House Rowville.
Pay: $85,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
