**Join Our Team at Rhonda's – Terrigal's Premier Italian Restaurant & Bar!**

Are you passionate about crafting the perfect woodfired pizza and leading a talented kitchen team? Rhonda's, a Terrigal institution renowned for its award-winning dining experience, is seeking an experienced Pizzaiolo to join and lead our team.

**Role Overview:**

As the Pizzaiolo / Head Chef at Rhonda's, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining our reputation as the leader of woodfired pizza on the Central Coast. Your responsibilities will include ensuring consistency and product quality in the woodfired pizza section, as well as leading the permanent pasta/larder teams, providing guidance to other casual kitchen hands whilst preserving our vibrant and positive kitchen culture.

**Key Responsibilities:**

- Lead a well-established permanent team of 2 chefs and casual cooks, maintaining excellence in all aspects.

- Provide guidance to BOH staff, maintaining the current efficiencies we have.

- Lead by example, foster a positive and collaborative work environment.

- Uphold our high standards of pizza prep, cooking techniques and cleanliness

- Manage weekly ordering - replenishing our existing weekly par sheets. Easy.

- Utilise your creativity to innovate and introduce new, exciting monthly specials.

**Qualifications:**

- Proven experience as an Italian Pizzaiolo / Head Chef, or similar leadership role.

- A passion for woodfired pizza and dough preparations.

- Strong leadership and communication skills.

- Ability to lead and motivate a diverse kitchen team.

- A passion for culinary excellence and innovation.

- Food safety supervisor qualifications or equivalent.

**Benefits:**

- Salary starting at $75,000 per annum, with potential for higher compensation based on skill and experience.

- Chance to contribute to the ongoing success of Terrigal's premier Italian offering.

- Time in lieu for extra hours worked.

- Supportive Sous chef x 2 who have been with us for years and greatly lighten this role.

If you're ready to take your culinary leadership skills to the next level and be part of something truly special, apply now and join the Rhonda's family!

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Expected Start Date: 01/03/2024

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Extended annual leave
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Afternoon shift
• Evening shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Annual bonus
• Bonus
• Performance bonus
• Retention bonus
• Tips

Experience:

• head chef: 2 years (Required)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Safety Supervisors Certificate (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• TERRIGAL, NSW 2260 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• TERRIGAL, NSW 2260: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: ASAP, between 1st-14th March, 2024

**Qualifications:**

- Proven experience as an Italian Pizzaiolo / Head Chef, or similar leadership role.

- A passion for woodfired pizza and dough preparations.

- Strong leadership and communication skills.

- Ability to lead and motivate a diverse kitchen team.

- A passion for culinary excellence and innovation.

- Food safety supervisor qualifications or equivalent.