Job Title: Head Chef & Sous Chef Location: Geelong, VICStart Date: Mid-December 2024 About Us: Join Geelong's Most Exciting New Drive-Through Healthy American Burger Joint – a unique dining concept dedicated to offering delicious, ethically sourced, and healthy American-style burgers. Our mission is to provide customers with high-quality, free-range burgers, crispy fries cooked in tallow, and refreshing beverages made from raw milk. Everything we serve is carefully sourced to meet the highest standards of health, sustainability, and taste. As we grow, we're planning to expand with numerous takeaway locations, offering endless opportunities for development and creativity. We are seeking both a Head Chef and a Sous Chef to lead and inspire our kitchen team. This is a rare opportunity for driven culinary professionals to join a fast-growing and exciting new brand. Role 1: Head Chef As the Head Chef, you will be the heart of the kitchen, overseeing all aspects of food preparation, quality control, and staff management. Your leadership will set the standard for the food we produce, and you'll play a key role in shaping the brand's culinary identity. You will work closely with our management team to ensure a smooth operation and consistently exceptional food that aligns with our ethos of healthy, ethical eating. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the kitchen team, ensuring efficient, smooth operations. Develop and refine our menu, focusing on healthy American-style burgers with ethically sourced ingredients. Ensure food quality and consistency across all dishes. Manage inventory and ordering of ingredients, ensuring everything is ethically sourced and meets our quality standards. Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene. Inspire and train the kitchen staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment. Collaborate with management to meet customer demands and maintain a strong brand presence. Drive innovation and new ideas, ensuring the menu evolves with trends in health-conscious dining. Requirements: Proven experience as a Head Chef, Executive Chef, or in a similar leadership role. Passion for healthy eating, ethical sourcing, and sustainable food practices. Strong knowledge of American-style cuisine, with a focus on quality burgers, fries, and sides. Leadership skills with the ability to motivate, train, and develop a team. Exceptional organisational and time-management skills. Ability to maintain a high standard of food quality and consistency under pressure. Creative and innovative mindset, with an interest in developing new, exciting menu items. Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards. Role 2: Sous Chef As a Sous Chef, you will support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen and ensure food quality and consistency. You will work closely with the Head Chef to deliver delicious, healthy American burgers and sides while managing a talented kitchen team. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate chef to develop their skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: Assist the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations and food preparation. Support the development and execution of the menu, with a focus on healthy, ethically sourced ingredients. Supervise kitchen staff and ensure tasks are carried out efficiently. Help maintain high food quality and consistency. Manage food storage and assist with inventory and ordering. Ensure compliance with food safety standards and cleanliness in the kitchen. Step in as the leader in the Head Chef's absence. Requirements: Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Chef de Partie, or in a similar role. Strong knowledge of American cuisine, with a focus on healthy and ethically sourced ingredients. Ability to manage and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment. A passion for creating healthy, high-quality dishes with a focus on fresh, sustainable ingredients. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail. Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices. Ability to work well under pressure and maintain consistency. Why Join Us? Exciting Growth Potential: With multiple takeaway locations planned, there's plenty of opportunity for career growth and development. Innovative Concept: Be part of a cutting-edge food brand that's revolutionizing the fast-food experience with healthy, ethical options. Supportive Team Environment: Work in a fun, collaborative atmosphere with a team that values creativity, quality, and sustainability. Competitive Salary & Benefits: We offer a competitive salary package and opportunities for professional growth. If you're a passionate chef with a love for healthy, ethical food and a desire to lead a kitchen in an exciting new venture, we want to hear from you! How to Apply: Send your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you're a perfect fit for the role to (Insert contact information here). Applications close (Insert closing date here). We can't wait to welcome you to our team and share this exciting new journey with you! Your application will include the following questions: How many years' experience do you have as a Head Chef? How many years of people management experience do you have? Have you worked in a role which requires a sound knowledge of food provenance? Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of OH&S/WHS? Do you have experience preparing work rosters? Have you worked in a role where you were responsible for stock control? #J-18808-Ljbffr