Multiple Full-Time Chefs Required

Location: Melbourne, VIC

Salary: $80,001 - $100,000

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

SJJA RESTAURANTS PTY LTD This is an excellent opportunity for skilled Chefs who are passionate about food preparation, quality, presentation, and working in a busy professional kitchen environment. As a Chef, you will be responsible for planning and organising food preparation and cooking activities, maintaining consistency across dishes, managing kitchen workflow, and ensuring that food quality, hygiene, and presentation standards are maintained at all times.

You will work closely with management, kitchen staff, and front-of-house staff to ensure smooth daily operations and timely delivery of meals to customers.   Benefits Competitive annual salary package of $75,000 – $85,000 plus superannuation. Full-time, ongoing employment.

Opportunity to join an established and professional hospitality business. Supportive and team-oriented working environment. Opportunity to further develop your culinary and kitchen management skills.

Stable employment with opportunities for professional growth and increased responsibilities. Exposure to a busy commercial kitchen environment where your skills and experience will be valued.   Task & responsibilities Planning and developing menus in consultation with management, taking into consideration customer demand, ingredient availability, food costs, and operational requirements.

Estimating food, ingredient, and labour requirements to assist with effective kitchen planning and cost control. Ordering and managing food supplies and ensuring appropriate stock levels are maintained for daily kitchen operations. Planning, coordinating, and organising the preparation and cooking of food within the restaurant.

Preparing, cooking, seasoning, and presenting a variety of dishes in accordance with established recipes, portion requirements, and quality standards. Monitoring the quality, taste, presentation, and consistency of dishes throughout all stages of preparation and service. Inspecting ingredients and prepared food to ensure freshness, quality, and suitability before use or service.

Consulting with managers, kitchen staff, waiting staff, and other relevant personnel regarding food preparation, menu requirements, dietary requests, and service-related matters. Demonstrating appropriate cooking methods, preparation techniques, and kitchen procedures to other kitchen team members. Providing guidance to kitchen staff regarding cooking procedures, portion control, presentation standards, and efficient food preparation.

Ensuring food safety, kitchen hygiene, sanitation, and workplace cleanliness requirements are consistently followed. Explaining and enforcing food hygiene, handling, storage, and kitchen safety procedures among kitchen staff. Assisting with the selection, induction, training, and supervision of kitchen staff where required.

Monitoring kitchen workflow and coordinating preparation activities to ensure meals are produced efficiently during busy service periods. Ensuring food is stored appropriately and undertaking freezing, preserving, and other food storage processes where required. Minimising food wastage through effective portion control, stock rotation, storage practices, and production planning.

Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe kitchen environment in accordance with applicable food safety and workplace requirements. Qualification & experience A relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery, Cookery, Hospitality, or a closely related field. Approximately 1–3 years of relevant professional experience working as a Chef or in a comparable commercial kitchen role.

Strong practical knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques. Good understanding of food hygiene, food safety, storage, and kitchen sanitation requirements. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

About Company SJJA RESTAURANTS PTY LTD is an established hospitality business committed to providing customers with quality food, consistent service, and an enjoyable dining experience. Our kitchen operations focus on fresh preparation, quality ingredients, efficient service, food safety, and maintaining high culinary standards. Work Type: Full time Salary: $75000-85000 Job Publish: 10-08-2026 Job Expire: 09-09-2026 Apply on: Multiple Full-Time Chefs Required Job here!

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