Miss Chow's Group

About the Role

We are looking for a talented and experienced Head Chef to join our team at Moon & Mary, a popular restaurant in vibrant Fremantle, Western Australia. The heritage listed building is a multi-faceted, 400-seater pax offering a fusion menu together with a carefully curated wine lists and excellent cocktails. As our Head Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing all culinary operations, developing innovative menus, and leading a dedicated team of chefs to deliver an exceptional dining experience for our customers. This is a full-time position based in our Fremantle restaurant.

Our ideal Head Chef will be a proactive person with an ability to create and implement culinary masterpieces that are not only pleasing to the eye but to the palate as well. With his/her excellent leadership and communication skills, the Head Chef will lead a team of chefs and cooks with a diverse range of skills and background to deliver exceptional dining experiences. As this is a key leadership role, our ideal candidate will want to invest time in the growth and development of the team and be constantly engaged in inspiring, supporting and mentoring the BOH team.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage all aspects of the kitchen operation, including menu planning, recipe development, inventory management, and budgeting

Lead, train, and motivate a team of dedicated chefs and kitchen staff to ensure consistent high-quality food preparation and presentation

Develop and implement new menu items that showcase your culinary expertise and align with the restaurant's overall concept and brand

Together with the BOH team ensures compliance is maintained in all operational procedures in the kitchen according to HACCP and health and safety requirements

Foster a positive, collaborative, and efficient work environment in the kitchen

Work closely with the front-of-house team to ensure seamless service and customer satisfaction

Attend any scheduled meetings or trainings when required

Expected skills/qualifications

Minimum 5 years’ experience managing back of house operations

Formal academic qualification in culinary cooking including certificates required by the Health Department or local councils

Experience with high volume production

Ability to handle raw seafood preparation

Passion in learning and be able to handle constructive feedback

Experience with Western and Southeast Asian cuisine

Strong financial acumen

Competent in Microsoft Office Skills including Word, Excel and Outlook

Competent in procurement processes and utilising Restoke is highly desirable

In return for your contribution and commitment, we will provide a competitive base salary, a supportive work environment, flexibility and fantastic career and training opportunities. Being part of the Chows group you will also be entitled to generous employee benefits. The salary range for the Head Chef is between $90k - $95k based on experience.

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

How many years' experience do you have as a Head Chef?

Do you have experience preparing work rosters?

Have you worked in a role where you were responsible for stock control?

Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of OH&S/WHS?

Have you worked in a role which requires a sound knowledge of food provenance?

Which of the following culinary arts qualifications have you obtained?

Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?