Are you passionate about crafting simple cafe dishes that taste delicious.
Our cafe is looking for a talented Head Chef that can lead our kitchen team and continue our tradition of excellence, feeding many people with a focus on dietary considerations mainly Gluten Free and Dairy Free.
You will work closely with the front of house leadership team and staff as we are One Team.
We have each others backs, work together and communicate clearly about all angles of the daily operations of the cafe.
You will lead a small kitchen team in our busy cafe open 7 days a week, breakfast and lunch whilst developing the daily menu with the cafe owner, ensure smooth running of the systems that support the cafe to stay on top of costs and profitability, maintain harmony with colleagues and position the business to build more capacity for catering, functions & events.
Key Responsibilities:
Continue to develop and execute creative gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free option menus.
Maintain the highest standards of food quality and hygiene.
Manage and train kitchen staff effectively.
Work with front of house leadership for overall business efficiency.
Collaborate with suppliers to ensure fresh and high-quality ingredients are ordered.
Manage inventory and kitchen operations efficiently.
Collaborate with Owner on many things including menu and special events and functions.
What We Offer:




A dynamic working environment
A supportive and inclusive team atmosphere.
Opportunities for professional growth and creativity.
Competitive salary and benefits.
Requirements:
Inventory purchasing and stock control are vital components to this role.
Budget management experience is essential.
Proven experience as a Head / Sous Chef role, particularly in a busy setting - minimum of 2 years.
Strong leadership skills and the ability to foster a team-oriented team environment.
A commitment to culinary excellence and innovation.
Familiarity with dietary requirements and the ability to cater to diverse needs.
Reliable, hard working, have integrity and dedicated to going above and beyond.
Love of cooking, working, organising and cleaning.
Running a well oiled kitchen.
Commitment to Food Safety and Cleanliness.
Current Food Safety Supervisor certificate required at time of application.
Must have Australian work rights.
Trade qualification in culinary arts or relevant field required.
If you are looking to make a significant impact with your culinary expertise and leadership, we would love to hear from you for this full-time position with a base remuneration of $85k - $90K + super.
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Please respond with a resume and cover letter explaining why you believe you would be a perfect fit for our cafe.

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