Posted 10d ago

Chef

Sweetfish P/L

Permanent Full time

Chef Required at Bar Lourinha

Bar Lourinhã has been a renowned restaurant brand in Melbourne since the past 20 years. We specialise in mediterranean flavours & Iberian flavours, wine and cherished memories.

We are looking for a talented chef to join our team full time and work on creating unique dishes in line with our specializations.

Who we are looking for:

· Minimum 2 years relevant work experience.

· Ability to work unsupervised and in a team.

· Understanding of OH&S and food hygiene requirements.

· Excellent communication skills.

· Basic knowledge of mediterranean cuisine and dishes.

Duties they will perform:

· Work with our head chef to plan menu and estimate food and labour supplies.

· Estimate food and labour costs and manage inventory to ensure efficient resource allocation.

· Prepare complex menu items with specific detailing to plating and presentation.

· Monitor quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation.

· Train and supervise new/ less experienced staff.

· Work with manager to plan staff rosters.

· Oversee food stock and supplies and place orders once approved by head chef.

· Discuss food preparation issues with managers, dietitians and kitchen and wait staff.

· Understand guest requirements and deliver dishes as per dietary requirements.

· Adhere to and enforce hygiene regulations.

Compensation and benefits:

· Salary of $76515 – $80,000 per year

· Superannuation

· Annual Leave

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: 8-hour shifts as per roster

Location: Little Collins, Melbourne VIC 3000

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Skills
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Food Hygiene
FOOD PREPARATION
FOOD PRESENTATION
Hygiene regulations enforcement
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE
MENU PLANNING
STAFF SUPERVISION
TEAMWORK
UNSUPERVISED WORK

Perks & benefits
Annual Leave
SUPERANNUATION

More details
Expiring date
21 May 2026
Date posted
20 Apr 2026
Category
Hospitality, Tourism & Food Services
Occupation
Food Preparation & Cooking
Contract type
Permanent
Work type
Full time
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Accommodation and Food Services
Sector
Privately held company
Desired education level
Vocational or certificate

Sweetfish P/L

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