AddressAbout Binary
Binary is a bustling sleek and stylish café, nestled on the ground floor of the iconic 101 Collins tower in the CBD. Operated by Code Black Coffee, this busy venue pumps out specialty coffee and delivers a diverse and interesting a-la-carte menu, as well as a wide variety of takeaway cabinet offerings such as salads, sandwiches, and weekly from-the-kitchen specials. Binary also has developed a comprehensive catering menu that frequently delivers a variety of savoury and sweet menu items to the tenants of the building and close neighbours. We offer an innovative menu that celebrates seasonal produce and showcases the ability of our talented chefs.
About the position
We are looking for a Head Chef who understands the importance of creativity, efficiency and innovation, who cares about their team as well as the product and who wants to make their mark on the Melbourne food scene.
The right person will have experience in contemporary café-style cuisine and will be able to demonstrate a superior working knowledge of food preparation techniques, general food knowledge as well as a clear understanding of safe food handling practices. This role is also suited to a Sous Chef who is ready to step up for a new challenge.
The Head Chef role will include the following key duties:
- Leading, motivating, supporting and supervising a passionate, small and dedicated kitchen team
- Menu development – with ongoing consideration of seasonal produce, accommodating for intolerances and allergies, and sales trends
- Maintain a high level of presentation
- Managing food and labour costs
- Able to organise and monitor all aspects of the kitchen operations including ordering, food costing, stocktake, rostering and adherence to food safety guidelines.
Our next Head Chef will ideally have the following qualities:
- High level of creativity and originality
- Ability to motivate the kitchen team and to educate and inform front-of-house staff about menu items (e.g. cooking techniques, types of ingredients)
- Be able to remain calm and collected under pressure
- Continuously shows flexibility and adaptability when unexpected catering orders and/or rushes occur
- Demonstrates positive attitude and always leads by example
- Effectively and respectfully communicate with all colleagues in a polite manner
- Demonstrate a high level of accountability and responsibility
Binary is a busy, dynamic and fun environment AND we operate Monday – Friday ONLY!
If you think this is your next dream job, and Binary could be the place for you, then please apply via Seek and include a Cover Letter explaining why you are the person we are looking for.
Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted.
