About Us

Port Melbourne institution Ciao Cielo is a contemporary Italian restaurant serving up house made pasta and a range of delicate and delicious dishes in a classic European setting.

We showcase contemporary Italian food, while paying homage to traditional techniques in the surrounds of a classical heritage building along side a very popular outdoor garden space. Close to the beach and the City, we thrive in summer.

About the Role

An exciting and rewarding opportunity exists for two sous chefs with a passion for wonderful Italian food to join our team. Are you passionate? We really want someone whom has experience in producing high quality dishes and working with a larger team. Experience with European cuisine and a drive to lead. The right candidate will be mentored into the future to hopefully step into a head chef role. Show us your talent and enjoy seeing your creations come to light along side assisting in developing up and coming chefs.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 plus super

In this role you will:

Support the Executive Chef to run a smooth operation

Work closely with the Executive Chef to come up with exciting and seasonal dishes

Maintain our high standards

Have strong leadership ability and excellent communication

Participate in maintaining the kitchen to the highest cleanliness standards

Mentor & train junior staff

About You

The successful applicant will be an established Chef. You will have a strong desire to create and execute beautiful European dishes. Love your team, respect and appreciate everyones effort and supportive of a positive work environment.

You will have:

The ability to hold down any section & leading others.

Co-ordinate and communicate effectively to run a service

A demonstrated desire to lead and drive success for the team

Minimum Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Minimum 1 years experience at a similar level

A strong understanding of all WHS procedures

Experience in very clean busy well organised kitchens is helpful

Excellent communication skills

Outstanding time-management skills

Experience working in mid volume to high volume, fine dining or smart casual restaurants.

What's on offer

A commitment to you. A promise to create a great routine allowing for a life & work balance

Get creative and do wonderful food

Appreciation and gratitude for your skill and creativity

Reasonable hours with compassion, understanding and flexibility

Loyalty when things get tough

Great working conditions and supportive team

Excellent remuneration to match your efforts

Awesome big clean kitchen with great equipment