Kitchen Manager

Eastern Suburbs

Brand New Project

Join a growing + creative business

$75-80k + Super

Searching for a Kitchen Manager to join a beautifully creative and unique business that is opening a new venue in Melbourne's Eastern Suburbs. Bring your passion for fresh food, proven skills and calm communication and be a part of a brand new development. There are 2 parts to the business so you will be responsible for leading the team and working with the Cafe Manager to exceed expectations and deliver a quality product. The cafe will be running 7 days a week with a breakfast, lunch and takeaway menu and will lead onto catering and so much more!

Responsibilities

• Daily Operations - Hands on responsibility for the daily running of the kitchen, ensuring consistent preparation and high quality food.
• Team Leadership - Be a motivating and inspiring leader of the team to achieve the best out of everyone.
• Financial Acumen - Be accountable and have proven understanding of inventory, waste, wastage and food costs.
• Compliance + Safety - Adhering to all health and safety rules and regulations and maintaining optimal working conditions and expectations.
• Collaboration - Report to and work effectively with the Cafe Manager to create a happy and supportive workplace, while driving profitability and objectives.
• Training + Development - Be accountable for and identify training needs and ongoing development of the team.
• Quality Control - Ensure consistency in the quality of the food product and presentation.

Requirements

• Proven industry experience with at least 2-3 years in a similar role managing kitchen operations with a focus on food prep and presentation.
• Efficient operational management with understanding of ordering, inventory, stocktake + cost control.
• Amazing people skills with the ability to engage and develop a positive team.
• Strong understanding of cafe and catering operations.
• Passion for great food and the skills to match.
• A love of the customer experience and ensuring that the standard is high.
• Solid understanding and interest in current food trends and cafe culture.
• Great financial acumen to be able to understand how to manage costs and drive business.
• Flexibility to work the required hours including weekends and some evenings if needed.

Apply Now

Job ID - 209961

To apply online, please click on the apply button.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Amanda Dark on [email protected] quoting the reference number above, or check out our website for other available positions.

www.frontlinehospitality.com.au