About this role
The Venue
Make your way to Bondi and drop in to our casual Italian eatery (just make sure you come hungry). Headed up by Mike Eggert, Totti’s is all about enjoying simple, delicious food with your favourite people.
The menu is made for sharing and is suited to all ages. Start with wood-fired bread made to order with small plates of local and house-made antipasto. Move on to flavour-packed pasta from Eggert, and then perhaps the chicken or fish, perfectly cooked in the Josper charcoal oven. And always leave room for dessert – tiramisu, sorbet and a Neopolitan ice-cream sandwich will take you back to the flavours of your childhood, but better.
Take a seat in the light-filled indoor space or in the courtyard amongst the olive trees and soak up the fun, flavour and relaxed vibes at Totti’s.
The Role
We’re looking for a strong Chef de Partie or Junior Sous chef who thrives in a fast-paced restaurant and has solid experience across pasta and grill.
This is a hands-on role for a chef who takes pride in their section, works with consistency and wants to be part of a high-performing kitchen team.
We’re looking for:
- CDP experience in a busy restaurant, hotel or brasserie.
- Strong pasta experience, with confidence executing pasta to a consistently high standard.
- OR - Solid grill experience, ideally working with charcoal or a Josper oven.
- A genuine passion for Italian food and quality produce.
- The ability to confidently run a section during busy service.
- Strong organisation, communication and attention to detail.
- A positive attitude and calm approach under pressure.
- A professional presentation, particularly as you’ll be working in an open kitchen.
- A willingness to support and develop junior chefs.
Italian cuisine and wood-fired cooking experience is highly regarded.
The Reward
You will be joining a company that wants you to succeed, we offer:
- Competitive salary and award rates.
- Paid parental leave and flexible return to work support for new parents.
- Amazing discounts at 90+ venues.
- Career and development opportunities through the Merivale Academy.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee Referral Program.
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