Location: Regional Victoria Mornington PeninsulaWork Type: Full TimeSalary: $75 - $80 KA great opportunity exists for a Head Chef to join a regional Restaurant/Winery located on the Mornington Peninsula less than 100 KM from Melbourne. It's a popular, well-established business within a tourist destination with a thriving local community and frequent tourists who visit more than once. Sponsorship opportunity if required - Must currently be in Australia.This is an opportunity for someone to lead a team and continue to build, expand, and develop the menu. The owners are looking for someone who can bring new ideas to the table and help strengthen its reputation and increase the offering as a destination venue, while keeping its existing bustling trade coming back for what they love. ABOUT THE ROLE Full-time position $75 K to $80 K plus super. What we are looking for someone that has a 'can do' attitude and can tick the majority of items below: Duties Menu planning and developmentBe creative with a new menuEstimating food and labor costsLiaising with suppliers and use of seasonal and local produceMonitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentationEnsuring hygiene regulations are metThe ability to lead, train and nurture staff with leadership skillsAutonomously run your own kitchenPrepare and serve the meals with prideSet a seasonal menu while introducing some fresh ideasManage and maintain stock efficientlyKeep records of expenses and wastageMaintain an immaculately clean kitchen at all timesWork at pace and can be flexible with client requests BENEFITS & PERKS A generous salary is offered. You will have the use of a professional team to carry out your duties to a high standard.This is a full-time position for a career-minded chef. This will be your kitchen where you have control. SKILLS & EXPERIENCE You will have at a minimum a Certificate IV or 4 years of experience running a kitchen as a Head or Executive Chef. Experience Required Show creativity in cookery techniques and ability to train othersWork well under pressureTeam-orientedPositive, punctual, and professional approachFamiliar with food safety and OHS guidelinesAttention to detailCompetency with ordering and managing stockPlease note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Responsibilities Manage finances for kitchen operationsProduce quality foodOversee menu creationTrain junior personnel Qualifications Cert IV in Commercial Cookery4+ years of kitchen experienceExperience in leading and supervising junior chefsExperience working within budget constraintsReference Number:Date Posted: July 15, 2021