Fonda Mexican Chadstone is seeking an energetic and passionate cook for a permanent full-time role with an eye on a career in management!

Since opening in 2011, Fonda has been bringing people together for epic shared experiences over fresh, delicious Mexican food and tasty drinks, all while delivering a feel-good vibe every single day and night.

With 9 locations across VIC, NSW, and ACT, we’re on the lookout for a Kitchen Manager to join our Chadstone casa.

Our Values:

All our Fondarians live by our values:

‘Mi Casa Su Casa’: Go above and beyond to make everyone feel at home.

Make an impact: Take responsibility, own your mistakes, and exceed your own expectations every day.

Be proud of our product: Respect the freshness and quality of everything we create and share it with our guests.

Innovate and create: Never stop exploring and bringing new ideas to the table.

Now, Here’s Where You Come In:

Ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen, whether you're there or not

Leading by example and demonstrating best-practice at all of our back-of-house stations

Write rosters, regular meetings with the Leadership team, understanding and managing COG's

Deliver fresh, delicious and high-quality dishes that exceed expectations and leave people wanting more

Ensure all dishes are plated-up on time and to perfection – because every dish should be chef’s kiss

Inspire epic guest reviews through the serving of high-quality dishes that nail both taste and presentation points

Adhering to food safety plan and completing food safety records when required

Take pride in the details, especially during busy times

Make sure the kitchen is kept squeaky clean

Ensure minimal food wastage and zero 'out-of-stock' situations

Provide coaching and mentoring to all team members

Stocktake at the end of shift, placing orders, checking quantity and quality of deliveries

Requirements

An ambition for hospitality management

3 years experience in like kitchens, or 2 years experience and a Diploma or higher qualification in Cookery

An interest in the smooth operation of a kitchen

A current Certificate in Food Safety Supervision

Possess a current legal right to work in Australia

Can work weekends, late nights, and all the public holidays

Why Work at Fonda?

Why join the Fonda family? Here’s what we offer:

Rewards and Recognition: Including monthly, quarterly, and annual KPI bonuses.

Staff Discounts: Enjoy our delicious food at a great discount.

Paid Birthday Leave: Celebrate your special day on us.

Annual Awards Nights: Be part of our celebrations recognizing excellence.

Employee Growth: We’re committed to your professional development.

When we’re not perfecting our menu and service, we’re shaping the best work culture in the industry.