Head Chef - no nights & work life balance
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
– market-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 outstanding 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, productive 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
Strong 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
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Your application will include the following questions:
Do you have experience as a chef in a high volume restaurant?
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
How many years' experience do you have as a Head Chef?
Do you hold a current Food Safety Supervisor certificate?
How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
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