The Rising Sun Hotel South Melbourne is one of Melbourne’s busiest food pubs. Situated in the heart of South Melbourne business and apartment precinct. Famous for being the home pub of the South Melbourne Sydney Swans, we are always busy and full of atmosphere. Work in a professional, friendly, and fun environment with an energetic young team with potential to move forward and develop your skills in all areas of the kitchen.

Chef Full Time

Main Duties include:

• Report to Head Chef and work closely on developing menu
• Prepare and ensure all menu is presented for service in a quality and timely manner
• Undertake preparation and cooking, baking, pastry cooking or butchering duties as required.
• Ensure food preparation is undertaken in accordance with food safety plan and food safety and Occupational Health and Safety (‘OHS’) regulatory requirements
• Ensure food storage is in accordance with food safety plan and regulatory requirements.
• Provide and support the whole kitchen brigade during lunch and dinner service
• Monitor supplies in accordance with volume/ menu requirements and advise Head Chef of requirements as necessary
• Training of junior kitchen staff on dish specification and how to achieve food margins in line with company requirements
• Manage the day-to-day food administration ensuring systems compliance
• Contribute to the food cost initiative of the restaurant

Applicants should have the following:

• Holds a Certificate IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) or equivalent.
• At least 3-4 years of experience in similar environment
• Great communication skills
• Willingness to learn and develop in all areas of the kitchen
• Ability to work as team member with great customer service skills
• Proven experience in a busy fast paced kitchen
• Experience running a busy section
  
  

We pride ourselves on creating a work environment that develops our staff members and gives a fair work-life balance.

We offer a good salary package and a chance to work in one of Melbourne's busiest and most popular food venues.