About the Company
Punt Road Coffee Pty Ltd was started in 2021 as a company with the idea of purchasing a hospitality venue in the future. In March 2023, Punt Road Coffee Pty Ltd purchased the business ‘Blood Orange’ in Hawthorn East. Blood Orange operates primarily as a cafe serving breakfast, lunch and coffee to the locals. We also provide catering services and most of our catering clients are corporate. Punt Road Coffee employs approximately 19 employees and all play an active role within the business.
About the Role
Blood Orange serves breakfast and lunch daily as well as coffee supplied by Adore Coffee Roasters. We offer a large range of sandwiches, cakes and salads which are prepared daily by our kitchen staff. Our breakfast and lunch menu are changed seasonally to offer a range of menu items to our guests. Punt Road Coffee Pty Ltd has recently expanded (within the same premises) in terms of trading hours on Thursday to Saturday offering a range of cocktails, wine and a full dinner menu including dessert. We employ the adequate number of staff to keep the business running effectively.
Blood Orange located in Hawthorn East is looking for a Sous chef to join our growing team
Position: Sous Chef
Location of work: 659-661, Burwood Road, Hawthorn East, Vic 3123
Employment type: Full time (40 hours a week), Permanent
Salary Range: $70,000 to $80,000
Main Responsibilities:
• Oversee kitchen service during trading hours
• Management of lower grade staff members in the kitchen including training and supervision
• Involved in preparation of all the ingredients for menu
• Assist in the ordering of stock
• Assist with the organisation of deliveries and correctly storing all items
• Stock and waste management
• Prepare and cooking of meals for service
• Quality control of all meals going out to customers
• Modifications to menu items to suit customer dietary requirements
• Ideation and development of menu
• Liaise with front of house at all times to ensure a smooth service
• Assist the head chef with ordering as required
• Cleaning and sanitisation of the kitchen as required
• Keeping food safety and temperature records up to date in accordance with Food Safety guidelines
• Ensures all equipment in the kitchen is properly maintained and in working order in
• Accordance with local Health department and hotel standards.
Skills and Competencies:
• Strong English and communication skills
• Ability to make decisions in a timely manner and work under pressure
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, customer service and organisational skills
• Detail-oriented individual with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse personnel, such as food vendors, cooks, managers, and servers
• Self-motivation, the ability to work in a team and multi-task
Culture and Collaboration:
• Exhibits a model example of positive values and expected behaviours and communicates effectively
• Is punctual and professional in all interactions with the team, clients, customers and visitors
• Exhibits a collaborative and psychologically safe, and respectful work environment
Wellness, Health, Safety and Behaviour:
• Uphold and protect the health, safety and wellness of self and others involved in the business
• Comply with all management systems, policies, and processes
• Minimise any risks to staff, and visitors always and immediately alert management of any perceived or actual risks
• Continually seek to improve performance, quality and understanding of work undertaken and the work environment
General:
• Represent Punt Road Coffee Pty Ltd in a professional, competent and positive manner always
• Perform other reasonable duties and requests as required from time to time
• General daily administration (timesheets, ordering, etc.) as required from time to time
• Must have valid qualifications and previous experience in a similar role
• Must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa
• Other responsibilities may be added at the sole discretion of management when required
Qualification and Experience:
• Diploma in Hospitality Management or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, please click APPLY and submit a current CV.
Punt Road Coffee Pty Ltd was started in 2021 as a company with the idea of purchasing a hospitality venue in the future. In March 2023, Punt Road Coffee Pty Ltd purchased the business ‘Blood Orange’ in Hawthorn East. Blood Orange operates primarily as a cafe serving breakfast, lunch and coffee to the locals. We also provide catering services and most of our catering clients are corporate. Punt Road Coffee employs approximately 19 employees and all play an active role within the business.
About the Role
Blood Orange serves breakfast and lunch daily as well as coffee supplied by Adore Coffee Roasters. We offer a large range of sandwiches, cakes and salads which are prepared daily by our kitchen staff. Our breakfast and lunch menu are changed seasonally to offer a range of menu items to our guests. Punt Road Coffee Pty Ltd has recently expanded (within the same premises) in terms of trading hours on Thursday to Saturday offering a range of cocktails, wine and a full dinner menu including dessert. We employ the adequate number of staff to keep the business running effectively.
Blood Orange located in Hawthorn East is looking for a Sous chef to join our growing team
Position: Sous Chef
Location of work: 659-661, Burwood Road, Hawthorn East, Vic 3123
Employment type: Full time (40 hours a week), Permanent
Salary Range: $70,000 to $80,000
Main Responsibilities:
• Oversee kitchen service during trading hours
• Management of lower grade staff members in the kitchen including training and supervision
• Involved in preparation of all the ingredients for menu
• Assist in the ordering of stock
• Assist with the organisation of deliveries and correctly storing all items
• Stock and waste management
• Prepare and cooking of meals for service
• Quality control of all meals going out to customers
• Modifications to menu items to suit customer dietary requirements
• Ideation and development of menu
• Liaise with front of house at all times to ensure a smooth service
• Assist the head chef with ordering as required
• Cleaning and sanitisation of the kitchen as required
• Keeping food safety and temperature records up to date in accordance with Food Safety guidelines
• Ensures all equipment in the kitchen is properly maintained and in working order in
• Accordance with local Health department and hotel standards.
Skills and Competencies:
• Strong English and communication skills
• Ability to make decisions in a timely manner and work under pressure
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, customer service and organisational skills
• Detail-oriented individual with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse personnel, such as food vendors, cooks, managers, and servers
• Self-motivation, the ability to work in a team and multi-task
Culture and Collaboration:
• Exhibits a model example of positive values and expected behaviours and communicates effectively
• Is punctual and professional in all interactions with the team, clients, customers and visitors
• Exhibits a collaborative and psychologically safe, and respectful work environment
Wellness, Health, Safety and Behaviour:
• Uphold and protect the health, safety and wellness of self and others involved in the business
• Comply with all management systems, policies, and processes
• Minimise any risks to staff, and visitors always and immediately alert management of any perceived or actual risks
• Continually seek to improve performance, quality and understanding of work undertaken and the work environment
General:
• Represent Punt Road Coffee Pty Ltd in a professional, competent and positive manner always
• Perform other reasonable duties and requests as required from time to time
• General daily administration (timesheets, ordering, etc.) as required from time to time
• Must have valid qualifications and previous experience in a similar role
• Must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa
• Other responsibilities may be added at the sole discretion of management when required
Qualification and Experience:
• Diploma in Hospitality Management or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, please click APPLY and submit a current CV.
