Head Chef | Melbourne

Three Blue Ducks in Melbourne are looking for an experienced Head Chef to join our team!

Job Description

Our Melbourne restaurant encompass our ethos on a bigger scale. Located in Tullamarine, as part of world-class surfing destination URBNSURF with a menu that features the best of Victoria’s farms, wineries, craft breweries and artisan producers. You also get to enjoy the perks of being located next to perfect waves - either soaking up the atmosphere or grabbing your board and diving in!

Job Description:

We are looking for a switched on, driven, hardworking Head Chef to bring the food to life in our venue. The Head Chef will be responsible for the A La Carte, day-to-day events, corporate book-outs and weddings. They must champion local suppliers and produce, be creative with food while still managing their staff and kitchen operations accordingly.

They will inspire and motivate their kitchen team and ensure every customer leaves with a smile on their face. They will be responsible for the food from conception through to execution, ensuring they are suitably organised, the team are working in unison and rostered appropriately, ordering and expenses are in line.

Key Responsibilities:

• Menu Development: Design and implement creative and seasonal menus that align with the restaurant’s vision and standards.
• Team Leadership: Lead, train, and inspire a team of kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Quality Control: Ensure the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Cost Management: Oversee food inventory, manage costs, and minimize waste to achieve financial targets.
• Compliance: Ensure all kitchen operations comply with health and safety regulations.
• Customer Satisfaction: Engage with guests and gather feedback to continually improve the dining experience.
• Innovation: Stay updated with industry trends and integrate new techniques and ingredients into the menu.
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Discounts for staff when dining at any of our restaurants. Plus, a range of other discounts with affiliated partners 
• Opportunities for training and career advancement as part of our aspirations for growth. 
• A respected, established and organised restaurant group
• Opportunity to work at our other Three Blue Ducks Venues - Rosebery, Nimbo, Byron Bay & Bellingen

If this sounds like you - apply now or send your resume to [email protected] Three Blue Ducks is an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. Applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. #J-18808-Ljbffr