Address
Form of workAbout the business
About Us:
Matteo's – established 1994
533 Brunswick Street, Nth Fitzroy
www.matteos.com.au
The Story: Matteo's is a classic Melbourne dining experience, nurturing a culture of true hospitality and professionalism. Our team strives for excellence in product and guest experience, and we need someone to maintain and build on our success
Menu: Seasonal, Modern Australian cuisine inspired by Italian classics
Licence: Extensive wine list with rare 'cult' wines & welcome BYO
Trading Hours: Dinner; Wed to Sat | Lunch; Wed – Fri & Sun
Capacity: Up to 150 guests with a mix of degustation, A La Carte and special events.
Location: Just past the bohemian enclave of Melbourne's famous 'Brunswick St' precinct. Only 10 minutes from Melb CBD with ample parking & tram stop out front
About the role
Position:
- Create and implement modern menus highlighting seasonal produce
- Responsibility for costing, quality control and maintaining consistently high standards of product
- Maintenance of valuable supplier relationships
- Search and discovery of artisan provedores
- Facilitation of smooth & well managed service periods
- Ensure a safe, respectful workplace environment
- Management, training & development of kitchen team
- Working with FOH manager on menu knowledge
- Responsibility over kitchen presentation and asset maintenance
- Rostering of kitchen team and time management
- Cater for wine dinners, charity events, cooking demo's & guest appearances!
Benefits and perks
Offer
- Work/Life-Balance
- Flexibility & Job Security
- A blank canvas to express your signature style
- The support of an existing experienced, stable & committed team
- Opportunity to make a name for yourself
- Mentorship from Matteo to hone your own style
- Opportunity to connect into the Matteo's network
- Security of an established & respected business
Skills and experience
You
- A confident and creative cooking style with a strong emphasis on quality and presentation
- Obsessive about beautiful produce
- Passionate about your career and our industry
- Calm and professional personality, thrives under pressure in a busy kitchen
- Hungry to keep learning and share ideas
- Must believe the importance of team training and development.
- Fluent in English with strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in ordering and stock management, minimising food costs and wastage
