Head Chef – $85K + Super | No Nights | Daytime Hours Only

One Block Back – Sunshine Coast

Why You’ll Love This Role

- Starting from $85,000 + super – competitive salary above industry average

- Daytime hours only – kitchen closes 2pm daily

- Work-life balance – no nights

- Creative input into menu + autonomy in the kitchen

- Supportive, family-style team environment

About Us

One Block Back is a much-loved Sunshine Coast café serving fresh, creative food in a relaxed, welcoming setting. We believe in great flavour, beautiful presentation and looking after our people. Our kitchen culture is positive, professional and focused on balance – both on the plate and in your lifestyle.

The Role

We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Head Chef to take ownership of our kitchen. This is a leadership role for someone who thrives on creativity, consistency and organisation.

You’ll be responsible for:

- Leading, mentoring and managing the kitchen team

- Designing and refining menus in line with our brand

- Managing rostering, ordering, stock and costs





- Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation & hygiene

- Running a smooth, efficient kitchen that’s wrapped by 2pm every day

What We’re Looking For

- Experience as a Head Chef or senior chef in a busy kitchen

- Solid leadership and communication skills

- Skilled in rostering, ordering and cost control

- A balance of creativity and consistency

- Positive, team-focused attitude

What’s On Offer

- Starting from $85K + super salary package

- A genuine work-life balance role – no split shifts, no nights

- A supportive environment where your creativity and leadership are valued

- Stability and ownership – make the kitchen your own

Apply Now

If you’re ready for a chef role that values your time, creativity and leadership, this is your chance.

Apply today with your resume and a short cover note telling us why you’d be a great fit.

✨ One Block Back – where passion meets balance. ✨

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