Job Description
The group is independently owned and highly respected for pushing culinary boundaries across its diverse operations. Its flagship venue delivers a modern Italian offering at a hatted level and is positioned as one of the city's leading dining destinations.
This role presents a unique opportunity for a talented chef to lead a dynamic team, collaborate with acclaimed culinary leaders, and contribute to the growth of a brand set to expand across Melbourne.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality Roman-style hand-stretched pizzas, following an established menu while maintaining consistency and speed.
- Oversee day-to-day operations of a 40-seat dine-in pizzeria including the takeaway component.
- Manage and mentor a team of 4-6 chefs, including involvement in recruitment, training, and development.
- Operate a state-of-the-art dual-fuel pizza oven.
- Maintain high levels of efficiency across service and preparation, treating the pizzeria as your own business.
- Represent the brand with strong in-house presence and flair; contribute positively to its social media image.
- Collaborate with senior culinary leadership (Executive Chef of premise) while ensuring smooth, independent operations day to day.
- Strong knowledge of traditional pizza dough and bases, with the ability to add modern twists to toppings.
- Hands-on experience in high-volume environments, capable of handling significant takeaway demand while maintaining quality.
- Proven leadership ability with experience managing and motivating small kitchen teams.
- Fast, organized, and highly efficient, with a fun and engaging personality.
- Skilled beyond pizza-making, with the ability to prepare complementary menu items.
- Comfortable being guest-facing, with confidence and presence in the kitchen.
- Familiarity with building a strong social media presence is an advantage.
- Opportunity to play a pivotal role in the launch of a new Melbourne pizzeria with growth potential.
- Close collaboration with respected culinary leaders providing direction and mentorship.
- Be part of a broader hospitality venue that includes exciting upcoming projects.
- Long-term career development opportunities, with potential to contribute to multi-site expansion in the future.
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