Opportunity to join Hinata Cafe as a Kitchen Manager!
Hinata Cafe is a warm and inviting place for people to enjoy a homestyle Japanese meal, specialty drinks and desserts. Located in Fremantle at the Fibonacci Centre, this cafe is part of a creative community and often hosts events.
As a Kitchen Manager at Hinata Cafe, you will be collaborating with kitchen staff and the owner to create seasonal menus, lead the kitchen team, and cook Japanese food. The Kitchen Manager is expected to be creative with ingredients, while staying conscious of ingredient costs and reducing waste, and have a good handle on cooking skills. The cafe is open 6 days a week, Wednesday to Monday, and closed on Tuesdays, but the Kitchen Manager will be expected to be on site to receive orders and prepare for the following day.
A good understanding of Japanese language and culture is beneficial as most of the staff under your leadership will be Japanese, some with a basic level of English.
Employment: Permanent Part time/Full-time
Hours: 30-38 Hours (5 days a week)
Availability: Monday - Sunday, between 7:00am and 5:00pm
Commencement: ASAP
Job Expectations:
- Maintain high standards of food quality and hygiene
- Manage and train kitchen staff effectively
- Seasonal menu creation and costing
- Order supplies and liaise with suppliers
- Maintain food safety and kitchen compliance
- Manage food costs,
labour costs, and roster planning
- Work collaboratively with front-of-house and management teams
What We’re Looking For:
- Previous experience working in a similar role
- A passion for Japanese cooking and flavours
- An eye for detail and ability to produce consistently
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- An understanding of Japanese language and culture
- Good knowledge of catering to allergies and dietary needs
- An interest in creating delicious vegan and gluten free dishes
- Ability to work independently and with a team
Why Join Hinata Cafe:
If you enjoy being creative with food, this is the place for you! We have an ever-changing seasonal menu and every month the main dish, a one-plate set, changes, both of which the Kitchen Manager will be expected to have input on. The cafe is open during the day, but we may open for dinner as the weather warms up for two nights a week, allowing for a more diverse work experience for you!
To apply, please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter telling us why you'd be a great addition to the Hinata Cafe team and tell us what your favourite dish is to cook? (Please include a photo of the dish in your cover letter). We will only look at applications that include a cover letter.