Commi Chef

About Tres a Cinco

Tres a Cinco is part of the MoVida Group, well known for our Spanish Tapas restaurants in Hosier Lane and Bourke Street in Melbourne's CBD. Tres a Cinco is a Mexican cantina and bar tucked into Hosier Lane in Melbourne's CBD. A lively space for contemporary Mexican food, agave-led drinks and long, social nights.

We have a full time position for a Commi Chef available at Tres a Cinco, located in the iconic Hosier Lane. Tres a Cinco operates six days a week, from Tuesday to Sunday so you will be required to work weekends, we do however ensure that our team has two consecutive days off each week. 

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a similar role

• Ability to work well under pressure

• Have initiative and be self motivated

• Formal training is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Quality and cost control

• Deliver excellent customer service

• Follow workplace occupational health and safety procedures at all times

• Examine all deliveries to ensure quality and product consistency

• Preparing and cooking food, minimising food wastage

• Cooking and plating up food consistent according to the recipe, making sure the quality of the food meets our expectations

• Designing new dishes for the menu

• Adjusting and modifying dishes for dietary requirements and allergies

• Ensure stock is controlled and rotated and food is stored appropriately

• Assist with ordering food from suppliers and monthly stock takes

• Assist with maintaining food and labour cost targets

• Use all kitchen equipment correctly, regulating temperatures and reporting any problems or damage

• Assist with training new and apprentice staff, including demonstrating cooking techniques

We offer continued training, career progression, competitive salary rates and job security.

If you would like to apply for the position please forward your CV and cover letter to ****@movida.com.au. Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.