From the finest dining restaurants to lively buffets we are one of the world's most exciting catering and business service providers. At Restaurant Associates we are dedicated to providing exceptional culinary experiences.

The Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Executive Sous Chef who loves a challenge and thrives on hard work to oversee the kitchens at our site based at the Melbourne Zoo.

Key Duties

• Plan, supervise, monitor, and evaluate the food production
• Deliver to our client's high expectation of a premium experience
• Controlling stock, preparing budgets, operating within strict budgetary constraints, mentoring and training
• Maintaining a high standard of food hygiene, safety, infection control and cleanliness in accordance with Compass standards.
• Supervision and training of kitchen staff including kitchen hands, cooks and chefs

The Person

• Chef trade certificate
• Drive, personality creative flair and a passion for food
• Experience in leading, mentoring and developing teams
• Experience catering for Large and small-scale events and retail
• Exceptional communication skills
• Must have experience in menu development and costing
• Training and/or accreditation in OH&S and Food Hygiene
• Availability to work nights and weekends according to business demands

The Benefits

We place great importance in looking after our people and offer excellent career opportunities including opportunities anywhere in Australia (or the world) where we operate, corporate health plan discounts, a range of discounts and special offers with our preferred benefit providers, learning and development opportunities, service awards and reward and recognition programs including our annual Star Awards.

So if you are looking for the opportunity to achieve your full potential in a team that is focused on great people and great service, APPLY NOW!