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JimmyRum is Victoria’s first dedicated craft rum distillery with an audacious goal, to change the way Australians think about rum. Uncomplicated, unpretentious, and unruly, we've created can spirits and rums that are distinctive, downright delicious and now nationally and internationally award winning.
We're a rum distillery with a premium cocktail bar and restaurant, serving up to 120 patrons in our cellar door and rum garden. Showcasing our rum and cane spirit products with amazing cocktails, next level shared food and amazing rum experiences.
With a venue that is casual and relaxed, child & pet friendly, it’s a welcoming space for locals and visitors alike, often having different entertainment lined up all weekend.
The role
Our little Mornington Peninsula Craft Rum distillery is growing fast and we have a fantastic opportunity for a Part Time Chef (around 30 hours) to join our fun and passionate team. As a respected member of our team, you will be working will be in charge of the brand new kitchen. We are only open 4 days (Thurs-Sunday) a week, so you cant be overworked! These hours may increase in Summer. This is a perfect role for a chef that does not want to work 60 hours a week but still loves the game.
Your responsibilities include
- Managing kitchen shift operations and ensure compliance with all Food and Beverage policies, standards and procedures
- Manage all ordering and preparation
- Be able to work without supervision and be efficient in managing your time and tasks.
- Manage service on days the restaurant is open
- Working to invent new menus using our amazing rums!
- Maintaining purchasing and receiving food storage standards
- Ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
- Operating and maintaining all department equipment and report malfunctions
- Checking quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met
You’re someone who
- Has proven experience in a similar role
- Is energetic, dynamic and innovative
- Is a team player and has great communications skills
- Has experience in a high volume environment with diverse styles
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a “can do” attitude and hands-on approach
- Has cooking qualifications
- Is available to work evenings and weekends
- Likes Rum and cocktails also an advantage
Why JimmyRum?
- Location! Live the beachside lifestyle in coastal town Dromana with beautiful beaches and the wine region at your doorstep.
- Renowned for our premium JimmyRum brand and distillery
- Flexible work arrangements and great work life balance. Have a four day work week!
- Exciting period of growth with lots of opportunity and ownership in your role
- Get into a niche market and learn all about rum and distilling
- We just love to teach and upskill with ongoing training and support
- Complimentary staff meals on shift
- A warehouse-style venue perfect for events
- Receive great staff discounts
With rum starting to boom in the craft space, this is a very exciting time to be joining the rum world and our fun and dynamic crew. You will require passion and enthusiasm for all things craft (and hopefully an amazing love for rum, if not… we’ll change that!). We love our venue and brand and we love doing the extra miles for great service and an excellent rum experience.
The position presents a great opportunity to work with a fun, supportive and dedicated crew and start a career that suits your lifestyle. During the summer, this is the place to be!
If the above sounds like you and you meet the above criteria, apply now with an updated resume. Please ensure you mention "Feed Jimmy" in the subject line!
If you have any questions about us or the role, get in touch *****@jimmyrum.com.au. We’d love to welcome you into the venue for an informal chat.
For the right person, sponsorship is available
For more information, visit our website: https://jimmyrum.com.au/
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We strongly encourage applications across all cultural backgrounds, genders and abilities.
