Chef (Plenty)

An exciting opportunity has become available to step into a long-held role at Plentiful General Store and Cafe. Our amazing Chef is making some family changes as they welcome their first child, creating an opportunity for you to bring a fresh new perspective on Melbourne's suburban cafe culture. About the role:
- Head Chef status with full responsibility and decision making of the kitchen
- Explore new menu items and use your creativity to maximum potential
- Ability to influence business decisions and take ownership and reward of change
- Build relationships with customers who truly appreciate your work and creativity
- Small team supported by an owner that has a strong focus on analytics and understands the benefits of costing (true Chef role)
- Ability to rearrange the kitchen the way you want and see it flourish based on the hard work you put in
- And of course a single set shifts. (out by 2.30pm every day) Reap the rewards:
- We close over Xmas from late Dec to late Jan
- We close for a week over Easter
- We don't trade Public Holidays
- Chef is out around 2.15pm Wed-Fri and before 3pm Sat and Sun.
- We are closed Monday's and Tuesday's
- Rate $35-37 per hour (negotiable based on experience)
- Full handover provided
- Same team for 5 years with year-on-year growth Things to consider:
- This is one person role, where you make the calls, influence the decisions, set the pace and be your own boss.
- The weekdays are quieter where you will prep and work on new ideas, streamline processes and maintain existing high standards of hygiene and clenliness.
- The weekends are busy however good planning allows for fast service with some help from casual staff.
- You will help open and close the cafe. General tasks include setting up tables and chairs, erecting umbrellas and helping close with a quick sweep and mop. It's how we have always done it here. About you:
- You have previous experience as a cafe Chef or Sous Chef with solid breakfast and brunch knowledge.
- Ability to work in a small team that can be fast paced at peak times.
- Reliable, organised and punctual are non negotiable. If the Chef does not turn up, the cafe does not open
- Impeccable food safety knowledge and kitchen hygiene standards
- Positive attitude and respectful of all team-members.
- Must have fulltime working rights in Australia
- Must have minimum 3 years experience in an Australian cafe The process:
- Submit your resume
- Phone interview
- Inspect the kitchen
- Meet the team
- Trial
- Handover
- Join Plentiful Summary: If your a mum or dad, that needs to collect kids from school, then this could be the role you have been looking for. Or you may be a graduate Chef that is working their butt off and looking for the next challenge. This role provides work/life balance and enables you to enjoy long weekends with the family, go on Xmas holidays, or have the afternoon to yourself, knowing your job is stable and be surrounded in a supporting team environment. Pay: $35.00 – $37.00 per hour Application Question(s):
- Must have rights to work full time in Australia Work Location: In person Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rdr1p