Rising Sun Hotel South Melbourne - 3AW Pub Of The Year 2024/2025

A very busy venue with a food focus, newly rennovated Gastro pub looking for a senior chef.

We are located in the heart of South Melbourne business and apartment precinct. Famous for always being busy and full of atmosphere. Work in a professional, friendly, and fun environment with an energetic professional team with potential to move forward.

Chef Full Time

Main Duties include:

Report to Head Chef and work closely on running a smooth service within a professional kitchen

Working the "Pan" and "Larder " sections

Prepare and ensure all menu is presented for service in a quality and timely manner

Undertake preparation and cooking, baking, pastry cooking or butchering duties as required.

Ensure food preparation is undertaken in accordance with food safety plan and food safety and Occupational Health and Safety (‘OHS’) regulatory requirements

Ensure food storage is in accordance with food safety plan and regulatory requirements.

Provide and support the whole kitchen brigade during lunch and dinner service

Monitor supplies in accordance with volume/ menu requirements and advise Head Chef of requirements as necessary

Training of junior kitchen staff on dish specification and how to achieve food margins in line with company requirements

Manage the day-to-day food administration ensuring systems compliance

Contribute to the food cost initiative of the restaurant

Applicants should have the following:

Holds a Certificate IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) or equivalent.

At least 3-4 years of experience in similar environment

Great communication skills

Willingness to learn and develop in all areas of the kitchen

Ability to work as team member with great customer service skills

Proven experience in a busy fast paced kitchen

Experience running a busy section

We pride ourselves on creating a work environment that develops our staff members and gives a fair work-life balance.

We offer a good salary package and a chance to work in one of Melbourne's busiest and most popular food venues.

Paid overtime and above award salary on offer.

Venue is close to the CBD with great access to public transport.