Head Chef- Phillip Island

Pino's Trattoria situated in one of Victoria's premium holiday & tourist destination, Phillip Island. We are seeking an experienced Head Chef to join our motivated, passionate & well established kitchen Team. We are an owner operator business open 7 days a week with strong focus on customer service & quality produce. About Pino's Trattoria Established 1991, Pino’s is home to Phillip Island’s most beloved and popular Italian restaurant serving tourists and locals for the past 30 years We value our team culture and the way we work together, our commitment to our employees and to our customers has cultivated an environment where we have a reputable brand known here in Australia and Internationally- something we are proud of and continue to strive for! This is a hands on position that does not come up very often and is suited for someone looking for longevity & stability in their career. We require; excellent Italian food knowledge and be able to bring a rustic yet modern take to menu creation in collaboration with owner. Confident stove/pan experience is essential as this is a fast-paced restaurant and being able to be hands on is imperative along with high volume. a leader that can bring their maturity and management experience to the position and can ensure the kitchen operates to optimun effieciency menu creation, developing, driving, and inspiring a team of chefs. We are looking for someone that has head chef experience, can hold their own in a busy service, being hands on, while staying professional, composed, supportive and engaged with the team. Experience as Head Chef in a high volume a la carte restaurant and or hotel (200 seat restaurant) Deliver high quality dishes, consistently well, in a fast-paced, busy environment customer focused Excellent attention to detail- is systems driven Experience with Italian cuisine /knowledge Leadership skills and effective management & communication of diverse team Managing & maintaining our existing food safety plan including documentation Rostering via deputy Maintain COGs Ordering & maintaining effective relationship with suppliers Monitor & supervise OH&S & food standards & procedures Understanding of financial budgets, food & labour costs Outstanding time management for preparation & service periods Calm & composed demeanour Positive attitude and ability to thrive under pressure Full time position will require the availability to work a flexible roster- including weekends & evenings, public holidays A great career opportunity awaits you! We are committed to equal employment opportunities and a diverse workplace. Only suitable applicants will be contacted. We are ideally looking for employees with full working rights in Australia (Where there are no suitable Australian citizens or residents with work rights, the position is open to non-citizens seeking sponsorship). Please email cover letter and resume to pinostrattoria.com.au Find more about us www.pinostrattoria.com.au

Location: Mornington, AU

Posted Date: 5/3/2025