About The Mill EchucaThe Mill Echuca is a fully licensed Restaurant that provides a warm and welcoming space for people to gather, to eat, drink, unwi.....
About The Mill Echuca
The Mill Echuca is a fully licensed Restaurant that provides a warm and welcoming space for people to gather, to eat, drink, unwind and be entertained. A relaxed neighbourhood gathering space in the heart of Echuca on the banks of the mighty Murray River, with a rustic charm and contemporaru vibe. We are housed in a five-storey historical utilitarian building constructed in 1881 that formerly housed Echuca’s iconic flour mill.
We are renowned for delivering a wide variety of events to the local community, ranging from intimate personal gatherings to large-scale functions including weddings, conferences, and more.
About the Opportunity:
As a Chef de Partie at The Mill Echuca, you will play a pivotal role in our kitchen team. You will be responsible for leading your designated section, ensuring that every dish is prepared to the highest standards of safety, quality, and presentation. At The Mill, you will contribute to menu development, bringing fresh ideas and a modern perspective to our culinary offerings. You will be part of a team that values passion, dedication, and the pursuit of culinary excellence focusing greater levels of guest experiences. Thus, we expect you to bring meticulous attention to detail, a passion for culinary excellence, and maintain the best professional standards. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills and grow within a dynamic and prestigious kitchen.
Key Responsibilities:
• Section Management: Oversee the operations of your assigned section, ensuring food preparation and presentation meet our high standards.
• Quality Control: Maintain consistency in taste, texture, and appearance of all dishes served by your section.
• Menu Development: Collaborate with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to create and refine menu items, contributing innovative ideas for new dishes and seasonal specials.
• Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels, ensuring fresh ingredients are always available, and assist in ordering and receiving supplies.
• Training and Supervision: Mentor junior kitchen staff, providing guidance and training to uphold our restaurant’s standards. Lead by example in all aspects of kitchen work.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Ensure strictest compliance with safety, hygiene, HACCP and workplace health and safety legislation and regulations; and maintain & apply knowledge relating to food allergens and safety.
• Efficiency and Cost Control: Work efficiently to minimize waste and control food costs without compromising quality. Implement best practices for portion control and ingredient usage.
• Communication: Maintain clear and effective communication with the kitchen team and front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service.
The Ideal Candidate Must Have:
• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years in high-end, fine dining restaurants and the ability to perform on multiple kitchen stations is essential. Experience in a Chef Hat awarded venue is highly desirable.
• Culinary Expertise: Strong culinary skills with a deep understanding of various cooking techniques and cuisines. Proven ability to create visually appealing Continental and Multi-Cuisine dishes.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to manage and mentor junior kitchen staff effectively. Supporting other staff members in tasks that need to be completed. Quality control by attending to every stage of the production and delivery processes, as well as training junior cooks in these processes.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional focus on food presentation and flavour balance. Monitoring presentation of food, occasional monitoring of displays and continuous monitoring of ingredient availability.
• Organizational Skills: Strong time management skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Reviewing current practices to optimise storage and reduce costs and ensuring stock rotation (first in first out principle) and managing inventory balances.
• Passion for Excellence: A genuine commitment to culinary excellence and maintaining high standards at The Mill.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills including high proficiency in English language, fostering teamwork.
• Safety Knowledge: Proven understanding of Australian food safety and sanitation standards.
• Qualifications: Minimum Diploma in Hospitality Management and the associated Certificates in Commercial Cookery & Kitchen Management.
Working Conditions:
• Hours: Full-time position with a 5-day work week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Environment: Fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen environment requiring extended periods of standing and use of various kitchen equipment.
Remuneration:
This position offers a competitive salary based on experience and qualifications; salary range $70,000 - $75,000 plus superannuation.
