HEAD CHEF

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This is THE dream Head Chef role

SECOND HOME - Eltham 

• Newly designed and fully kitted open kitchen overlooking architecturally designed and naturally flood lit dining space
• Nationally and internationally recognized Award winning café
• Solid and long standing team
• Café trading breakfast and lunch, 7 days a week (with a beautiful intimate dinner service to be added in 2018)
• Fully supportive company culture, open communication policy and equal opportunity employer

Second Home is a designer cafe housed in an iconic Alistair Knox built warehouse and was the Timeout Melbourne 2016 best café winner. Serving breakfast and lunch 8am-4pm daily, our food vision is for a seasonal, vibrant and modern menu, catering for all – from the health conscious to the indulgent foodie.

At Second Home we are proud of the friendly and engaged culture we have created so we are looking for a Head Chef (or experienced Sous chef looking for the next step in their career), to help us develop a high-performing and happy team of kitchen staff in delivering beautiful food and an exceptional guest experience.

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Your responsibilities will include ….

• Ensuring that consistency is met with every plate
• Being hands on working alongside your team of two sous, one chef de parti and one apprentice chef 
• Maintaining Stock control and daily ordering
• Rostering for your kitchen team
• Controlling food & wage cost
• Menu development & weekly specials
• The ability to work closely with and report back to management
• Communicating with front of house staff to ensure service delivery is a high standard
• The ability to support and contribute to the venue

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You will have ….

• 2-3 years experience within a fast paced similar environment
• Proven track record in innovative, creative cookery and a willingness to work to a company brand food brief 
• The ability to thrive under pressure
• Management skills to lead and motivate the team
• Excellent presentation
• Skills and the ability to teach and develop others in the team
• Food Safety and OH&S management skills

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In return, we offer you a limitless opportunity in a growing company while working in a beautiful location, with great produce, manageable hours and a competitive salary package.

This is not a job for the jaded or bored – this is the role from which a rich and rewarding career can be forged.

If this sounds like you* then don't waste any time and send us your CV with cover letter.

*Only Candidates with Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency will be considered for this role