• Noodle Box is a leader in its QSR category with 100+ restaurants nationally across 3 brands
• Australian owned and operated Company
• Expanding rapidly
• $70k-$80k plus Super and benefits

As we continue to build our world-class restaurant chain, an exciting opportunity has become available for a Head Chef /Menu Development Manager. The successful candidate will be based in our head office located in Abbotsford. The role requires two days in the kitchen and 3 days in our office developing our menus.

You will be responsible for:

• Manage the operations of our commercial kitchen
• Preparing wok based meals 2 days a week
• Work closely with the Supply Chain Manager and Marketing Team in the development of menu items
• Ensure the franchised network are using approved products only and following our systems
• Recruit and train chefs for our franchised businesses
• Build strong relationships with our Franchise community, guests and internal stakeholders.
• Recruit, train, develop and motivates chefs and kitchen crews to run the kitchen operation
• Ensure the team meet established food preparation standard/SOP’s and adhere to company policy/procedures
• Ensure that food stock levels for the running of the kitchen operation is of sufficient quantity in relevance to usage forecasts including waste management
• Manage staff rosters and ensure the kitchen budget is strictly adhered too
• Ensure that all food preparation equipment is being used safety and correctly and that it is cleaned and maintained
• To work in close conjunction with the Supply Manager and Marketing team, to create and develop new menu options within set parameters
• Ensure all cooking manuals/SOPs are created, documented and updated as required by the business
• Ensure all new products development are thoroughly tested and operationally sound for release to our franchised network
• Conduct products compliance review to ensure our franchise network are using only approved products specified by us
• Keep up to date with the latest food trends
• Assist with the recruitment and training of new cook into our franchised systems
• Assist with ad-hoc projects as required by the business

Skills and Experience:

• Wok skill desirable
• Experience in Asian/Western Cuisine
• Current Cert IV in Training and Assessment desirable
• Food Safety Supervisor Certification desirable
• Proven experience Training small groups and 1:1 coaching
• Experience in managing a team
• Good command of English
• Attention to detail
• Ability to solve problems and think-on-your-feet
• Willingness to take initiative and make decisions