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MCT FOODS

Chef [Squires Loft Cheltenham]

Hospitality & Tourism / Chefs/Cooks

Posted 28/05/2026
Closes 27/06/2026

Cheltenham, 3192, Melbourne, Victoria

Full time

$76,600 - $80,000 Annual

Organise and control the operations of the restaurant kitchen to ensure a dining experience for our loyal patrons.


Benefits

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian work visa. This position is for immediate start for the successful applicant.


Task & responsibilities

Duties in brief include:

  • planning menus, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies
  • be responsible for quality control and tasting the dishes; making sure they are at the right standard and are presented correctly before they go out to the customer
  • discussing food preparation issues with Managers, Dieticians and kitchen and waiting staff
  • demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures
  • preparing and cooking food
  • explaining and enforcing hygiene regulations
  • may select and train staff
  • may freeze and preserve foods
  • create a vision for the cuisine, inspire your team and delegate tasks effectively
  • recruit, motivate and manage staff
  • oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen, order food and undertake the kitchen inventory (this potentially includes budgeting)
  • oversee hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen
  • prepare and plate dishes and have an input into menu


Qualification & experience

  • Appropriate qualifications such as AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma [ANZSCO Skill Level 2] at a minimum
  • A minimum of at least 3-years formal experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above.
  • At least 1-year experience preferred
  • Prior experience working in a fast-paced

Applications open to:

About Company

Squires Loft Cheltenham is located in Melbourne's Bayside Area. We invite guests to discover why Squires Loft are "The Steak Specialists". Our goal at Squires Loft is to provide guests with a memorable and exceptional dining experience that is delivered with passion and generosity. Seeking an experienced Chef to step straight into busy kitchen.

Grilling steaks and other meats essential part of job. Full time hours available and for the right applicant an opportunity awaits to take the reins and turn this kitchen into yours. Super friendly kitchen to operate, clean and easy to work in. A great team to surround you and room to build your own team. The opportunity to work with some of the best beef in Australia and a brand that has been operating in Melbourne since the early 90’s.

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