Full Time Experienced Pizza Chef

Senior kitchen role, to be responsible for managing the kitchen operations of our busy restaurant including the preparation and service of a variety of dishes, and to be delegated with the charge and control of the wood-fired pizza oven.
Main tasks and responsibilities to include:

• Oversee and manage the entire kitchen operations, in particular when the head chef is not rostered on
• Prepare, maintain and be in charge of the operations of the wood-fired pizza oven
• Prepare, cook and serve a variety of dishes from our menu; in particular our famous wood-fired pizzas
• Plan and draft menus and daily specials according to seasonal produce available
• Develop new pizza toppings, recipes and specials
• Ensure all raw products and prepared dishes are of a high quality and standard
• Oversee the stock-take procedures and ensure that appropriate food supply orders are made on time
• Ensure food is stored at appropriate temperatures and by proper methods for preservation and freshness
• Ensure food allergies and intolerances are accommodated for and properly managed
• Discuss any food preparation issues that may arise with management as well as kitchen and wait staff
• Attend meeting regarding budgetary issues, and help to ensure that food and labour costs come within that budget
• Review kitchen sales, and help to develop and implement measures to ensure targets are met
• Assist in the process of hiring new kitchen staff
• Train and supervise kitchen staff, including demonstrating specific cooking techniques and provide guidance on cooking procedures
• Provide specific training and supervision to other kitchen staff operating the wood-fired pizza oven
• Ensure that appropriate hygiene, food safety and OH&S standards are met
• Liaise directly with customers when required

Desirable attributes:

• Preferably will have experience with wood fired pizza ovens;
• Good knowledge of portion control;
• Good communication ability in English;
• Recent experience in a busy food environment;
• Experience in plating and serving dishes;
• High standard of personal presentation and hygiene.

Must have at least a Diploma level qualification + 3 years relevant work experience.
3 years additional full time work experience may be considered in lieu of a formal qualification.