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Moon Dog Brewing is beyond excited to launch into our second year at the Beach Club!

Moon Dog Beach Club Frankston is a 800pax, jungle-beach-party inspired wonderland providing the very best in food, beverages and entertainment to the good people of the South East!

We’re seeking an experienced Head Chef to take the reins in our large, brand-new kitchen. You will lead our kitchen team in smashing out a menu that will consist of the pub classics we already do so well across our other venues, with a few beach-y specialties & sides. We also run functions packages & special events. 

A natural leader, you will hustle to make Moon Dog Frankston one of the best places to work & eat in the South East! The ideal candidate will have several years proven experience in similar roles (large, pumping, pub-like venues) and take great pride in what they do.

Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer, Sous Chef & Venue Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring quality food across the entire venue for regular service and functions

• Managing food costs and meeting budgets

• Food Safety and OH&S

• Contributing to menu development and designing special seasonal offerings

• Ordering and management of food, including checking quantity and quality of products received

• Monitoring and maintenance of stock

• Working closely with key managers to develop a high standard of communication and collaborative problem solving.

• Setting production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of service and coverage.

• Hiring, training and development of kitchen team

You are;

• Motivated and hands on

• A passionate team player

• A great time manager & planner

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role, with many years of proven leadership in the kitchen

We can offer you:

• A fancy, brand spanking new kitchen!!!

• Employee Assistance Program (Free counselling etc)

• A generous food & bev package (Free beer & Fizzer!!)

• Excellent head office support and guidance 

• All the fun and excitement that comes from working for one of Australia's largest independent beverage producers.

• Excellent hand over from the existing Head Chef

At Moon Dog Brewing, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of how we work. Moon Dog encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of colour. We value people of all abilities and diversity of culture, faith, gender identity and sexual orientation. 

 We will work with you on a start date to accommodate any notice period you need to give