About the business and the role

We are a small restaurant in Gertrude Street, Fitzroy. 70 cover over 2 floors.
We feature an open kitchen where people can seats around and talk to our chefs.

We are looking for an Head Chef with strong knowledge of Italian food & homemade pasta.

We run with a small team and we need a leader with strong communication skills.

**WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP** DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DON'T HAVE A VALID WORKING VISA **

Job tasks and responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the kitchen's daily operations.
• Liaising with the relevant companies/suppliers for food orders, look always for seasonal food, & best deals
• Creating new dishes and specials and ensure that all menus are correctly calculated to ensure maximum gross profit.
• Maintaining/raising the food's profit margins for your employer.
• Monitoring and controlling stock levels.
• Report and ensure everyone reports any wastage
• Ensuring correct stock rotation procedures are followed.
• Implementation of health and safety procedures in the kitchen.
• Estimating costs and ensuring all purchases come within budget.
• Work closely with Director on weekly kitchen roster to keep labour cost on budget
• Ensure that all staff are constantly trained to effect good portion control and pleasing presentation of dishes.
• Ensure that sufficient stocks of all materials are being kept and stored under the correct conditions.
• Liaise with management daily regarding special requirements, VIP's functions, etc.
• Ensure that all statutory hygiene requirements are diligently followed.
• Ensure that maintenance problems are promptly reported.
• Ensure that attendance registers are kept daily and that any absenteeism or lateness is reported to management without delay.
• Ensure that all documents and invoices are passed to management immediately for processing.
• Ensure that all staff are dressed correctly to satisfy statutory requirements as well as enhancing the image of the establishment.
• Helping with interviewing and hiring new staff.
• Constantly update your knowledge and skills for the good of the establishment.
• Ensure that regular monthly stock-takes are done by last trading day of each month.

Skills and experience

Fresh pasta making
Good knowledge of excel