TROPICANA (Italian Restaurant)

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An opportunity to be the HEAD CHEF at Tropicana, an iconic Italian Restaurant in Darlinghurst Sydney, and to help it to transition to new heights as part of the new renovations, concept and food and beverage service offering.

Successful applicant must have significant experience as a senior Head Chef in a kitchen brigade. Should be able to demonstrate high technical skills and be able to produce quality food with integrity of produce and recipe. Must have a deep knowledge of, and ability to produce genuine Contemporary Classic Italian food. Applicant must be able to teach and mentor others as well as reporting to owners.

Minimum 4-5 years of Head Chef experience is required for this position.

Expert level knowledge and demonstrated ability in contemporary classic Italian cuisine is essential.

Strong leadership skills are required with motivation for constant service perfection, meeting key performance indicators and working within the established brand values.

Open seven days from breakfast, lunch and dinner. For the NEW Tropicana you will be part off working on a new expanded Italian concept of product and service.

Small team with less than 15 chefs. Full time position: 5 days, 2 days off - package starting salary $90,000 - $110,000 + super. Life / Work balance

Job Description

To lead the team at Tropicana and be responsible for the preparation and delivery of exceptional Italian food, recipes and produce as well as having a customer service focus. Maintain high level aspects of kitchen operations as well as product development. You will need to ensure the highest level of consistency and maintenance of the kitchen and build a senior team and have an unfaltering attention to the food safety program. You will be required to work with effective communication and oversee that all food and service is delivered at the highest standards in a busy environment; will be friendly, polite and courteous at all times.

Skills & Experience

· Have excellent communication and organisational skills

. Work 'hands on' in a busy environment.

· Be committed to exceeding guest expectations and delivering excellent product and hospitality

· Desire to continue learning & growing in the industry.

· Have excellent technical skills

· Exceptional people skills and social awareness

· Ability to teach others, recruit and mentor new staff.

· Ability to work with the planning and organisation aspects of the kitchen

· Meet KPIs including food costing, labour costing, rosters, reporting.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, please click APPLY and send your resume/cover letter, outlining why you are the best applicant for the position or contact us immediately at monica@tropicanacaffe.com

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

• How many years' experience do you have as a Head Chef?