Sous Chef

at  The San Telmo Group

DESCRIPTION:

• Do you have a burning passion for Argentine cuisine?
• Do you thrive in the heat of the kitchen, mastering the art of fire and charcoal grilling while crafting unforgettable culinary experiences?
• Are you a natural leader with a direct communication style and empathy? Look no further!
• Palermo Melbourne is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our dynamic team and take our Argentine/Italian-inspired menu to new heights.
  Who are we?
  The San Telmo Group made its mark on the Melbourne restaurant scene over 10 years ago with our flagship venue, San Telmo. Delivering traditional Argentine cuisine and premium meat cooked over charcoal and fire on custom built parrilla grills. We have since expanded to 5 bustling city venues championing contemporary Argentine, Peruvian and Japanese cuisine. Our mission is to provide excellent produce, cooked to perfection in a relaxed and casual environment with fun and professional staff.

Why should you work for us?

• Company wide 40% discount at all 5 San Telmo Group restaurants!
• Enjoy cash tips on top of your salary
• Quarterly performance bonuses for meeting achievable KPIs
• A structured development plan and mentoring from both our Head Chef and our external hospitality management consultants.
• Internal and External professional development in leadership, training, recruitment, cost control and more
• A commitment to work life balance and a 38-42 hour working week
• A quarterly wellbeing budget for your department to plan fun team-building activities for your team
• A great team of industry professionals including marketing and HR team to help keep your professional goals clear and achievable.

At The San Telmo Group we provide a workplace where every employee is developed, supported and rewarded for their good work. We understand that it takes more than a pay cheque at the end of the week to remain challenged, motivated, and happy in your job. We have great job retention, invest in professional development, offer flexibility in our rosters, and give all our staff the opportunity to contribute their ideas to the business in a supportive environment

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

We are looking for an experienced chef who leads by example with a positive attitude. They would have experience working towards wage, cost of goods, staff turnover targets and building revenue. They possess solid technical skills and display effective leadership qualities. Someone who aspires to being a head chef in the next 12-24 months!
If you dream of owning your own venue one day or are looking for solid career development, The San Telmo Group provides you with these tools.
Apply today! All cover letters with a short statement of why you think this role is for you will be favourable

As a Sous Chef you will be heavily involved in the day-to-day kitchen operations, assisting with menu creation, staff training, leadership and mentoring your team, recruitment, quality control and all areas of kitchen profitability including payroll and rostering.