Head Chef

About Us

The Somers General is located on the picturesque western side of the Mornington Peninsula. First opened in 1927 as the Boulevard Café & Post Office store, the heart of this lovely building has always been to serve it’s community. Today, the venue is once more a café and general store all in one, focusing on local produce and products.

We are open seven days a week, our kitchen hours are 8-3pm.

We are still the local hub for our loyal customer base of people ranging from young families all the way to retirees and holidaymakers.

Why Join Us?

• Collaborate and contribute your creative ideas within a supportive team
• Opportunity to make a name for yourself
• Great work-life balance with flexible conditions
• We aim to keep hours under 40/week
• Working with seasoned hospitality professionals
• Enjoy working in a beautiful beachside town

About the Role

We have a fantastic opportunity available for an experienced Head Chef to join our team, working in a well-equipped and spacious kitchen.

Our kitchen has multiple prep areas, large dish area and a walk-in fridge.

The menu focuses on comfort food and classics done well with a local, creative flair.

Your daily duties would include but not be limited to:

• Create and implement menus with a focus on local, seasonal produce
• Responsible for the costings of menu dishes
• Managing quality control and ensuring consistent high standards of product and dishes
• Ensuring smooth, efficient service through all service periods
• Opportunity to manage events and functions
• Maintaining food safety logs
• Working with the FOH team on menu knowledge
• Responsible for a respectful, calm, inclusive and safe work environment
• Management of all training and development of the kitchen team
• Managing staff rosters and wages

About You

• Trade qualification and/or relevant commercial experience
• Must have previous cafe experience
• A genuine passion for food
• High level of hygiene standards and personal presentation
• A calm, positive work attitude
• Experience with menu planning

How to Apply

If you feel that this is the opportunity for you - and who wouldn't - please apply via SEEK attaching a brief cover letter with your up-to-date resume detailing your suitability for the position.

We look forward to hearing from you!