Position
Full-Time Chef — permanent, full-time position based on-site in Prahran, Victoria.
Salary
AUD $80,000 – $85,000 per annum (plus superannuation), commensurate with skills and experience.
Duties
- Prepare and cook authentic Vietnamese dishes to a consistently high standard, following established recipes and presentation standards
- Plan menus and develop new dishes in line with the restaurant's cuisine and seasonal ingredients
- Manage day-to-day kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and plating during service
- Maintain food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards in line with Victorian food safety regulations
- Order and manage stock, control portion sizes, and minimise wastage to manage food costs
- Supervise, train, and coordinate kitchen team members, including apprentices and junior cooks
- Monitor kitchen equipment and ensure proper maintenance and safe operation
- Work collaboratively with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth, efficient service
Skills, Experience & Qualifications Required
- Trade qualification as a Chef (Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery) or equivalent industry experience
- Proven experience as a Chef, with strong knowledge of Vietnamese cooking techniques, ingredients, and flavours
- Ability to work efficiently and stay calm under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen
- Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices, including current food safety certification
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience supervising kitchen staff
- Reliable, punctual, and a strong team player
- Availability to work evenings and weekends as required by the roster
- Minimum one-year work experience
Pay: $80,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
