Chef required

Solita Pizzeria & Pasta Bar, located at Bailey’s Corner, has over the last 6 years, cemented itself as one of the city’s favourite Italian restaurants. Serving pizzas accredited from Naples, Italy, our philosophy is the use high quality ingredients and deliver flavour filled meals at a reasonable price.

Our busy kitchen requires a full-time qualified Chef to join us. The position will be responsible for the daily operation of the kitchen; providing leadership and direction to kitchen staff; ensuring food preparation, quality and presentation meet the restaurant’s standard; and ensuring kitchen sanitation and workplace safety.

The right candidate should have:

* Diploma of in Hospitality or equivalent overseas qualification or At least 3 years relevant experience required

* Demonstrate outstanding recipe knowledge for Italian cuisine

* Strong leadership skills and able to work co-operatively with other team members

* Menu designing

* Dedicated to food quality and cost control

* Knowledge of WH&S regulations and ensure the procedure are adhered by all kitchen staff

* Maintain the hygiene and cleanness of the kitchen area

* Experience cooking in a wood fired oven (essential for this position)

Duties and responsibilities:

·*Able to design seasonable and special menu

·*Organize staff roster and shift and ensure smooth staff coverage

·*Supervise other chefs and kitchen staff

·*Train new chefs and kitchen staff

·*Prepare dishes and organize kitchen operation

·*Monitor food quality and portion and ensure high customer satisfaction

·*Oversee kitchen labour and food costs

·*Order ingredients and supply

·*Stock control

·*Monitor and control wastage, portion control

·*Responsible in ensuring food safety and kitchen sanitation standard