AddressAbout us
The Mulberry Group is a Melbourne-based hospitality group founded in 2011 by Nathan Toleman. Since then The Mulberry Group has opened and operated several unique stand-alone venues including Top Paddock, The Kettle Black, and Higher Ground. These venues have come to epitomise the Melbourne café scene, pioneering and setting the standard for innovation, design, food and commitment to sustainability.
Today, our venues include Hazel, Dessous, Liminal, Lilac Wine, Heide Kitchen, Square One Coffee Roasters and our regenerative agricultural farm and social enterprise, Common Ground Project. Across our venues we now have a team of over 170 amazing people, and counting.
Our mission is to create authentic experiences so that we can support our community through positive social and environmental impact.
About the role
As the Head Chef reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Driving development and performance in the kitchen team
- Driving and maintaining a positive and supportive work culture
- Developing the menu in alignment with Square One values
- Delivering high quality & delicious products to our guests
- Working with the FOH team and continually driving service standards
- Ensuring the consistent and effective execution of kitchen service at all times
- Ensuring that the highest Health & Safety standards are upheld in the venue
- Driving and delivering on venue financials to maintain profitability of the restaurant
About you
We are looking for someone with:
- Experience in a similar role
- A passion for breakfast trade with the ability to create incredible and delicious dishes
- A genuine passion for teaching and educating, and a proven track record of developing chefs around you
- A passion for sustainability and sustainable practices within your department
- An engaging and supportive nature, with outstanding leadership and motivational skills
- A hands on attitude - this is a lead from the front role, not an administrative role
- Experience which demonstrates you can not only bring the right ethos, but also the ability to manage and lead a large operation
- Ability to manage a high volume pass, and remain calm and composed while doing so
- A solid understanding of the Restaurant Award 2020
How to apply
If you think you might be the perfect fit for us, please apply via Seek with your current CV and a cover letter.
