About the Role
Poncho Restaurant, located in Bentleigh East, 3165, is seeking a passionate, qualified, and experienced professional Chef to join our team. This is a full-time position, and you may be required to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings, as the restaurant operates 7 days a week.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the overall kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency and quality.
- Present food creatively with decorative displays and plating techniques.
- Inspect raw ingredients to ensure freshness and usability.
- Prepare and cook dishes from our menu, maintaining a high standard of taste and presentation.
- Plan and estimate food and commodity requirements for menus.
- Monitor and manage budgeting, cost controls, labor, and food costs.
- Lead, train, and mentor kitchen staff, including cooks and kitchen hands.
- Prepare ingredients, including meat and vegetables, using varied cutting and marinating techniques.
- Collaborate with customers to plan menus for special occasions such as parties or events.
- Regulate heat and cold sources like ovens, stoves, fridges, and freezers to ensure food quality.
- Maintain knowledge of market trends and improve menu offerings as required.
- Take feedback from customers to enhance food quality and service.
- Collaborate with management to improve kitchen efficiency and productivity.
- Develop recipes and adapt menus to meet special dietary requirements (e.g., vegetarian, vegan, cultural preferences).
- Manage food storage and preservation to reduce waste.
- Ensure adherence to food safety and hygiene standards.
- Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen and workstations, following occupational health and safety procedures.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- Minimum of 3 years of highly relevant experience is required, with preference given to candidates with additional experience.
- Relevant qualifications in Commercial Cookery.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- A results-driven and confident approach.
- Flexibility with working hours.
- Excellent communication and technology skills.
- Attention to detail and the ability to deliver high-quality results under pressure.
What We Offer
A salary ranging from $70,000 to $85,000 plus superannuation will be offered, based on experience and skills.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about food and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you! Please call us or email your application and inquiries regarding this position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Kitchen: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:
Work Location: In person
