Northside Garden Cafe is a Filipino cafe at 8/39 O'Hanlon Place, Nicholls.
We trade seven days for breakfast and lunch.
The menu is built around charcoal-grilled and slow-cooked Filipino dishes, and it changes regularly.
We are looking for a Chef to take charge of the kitchen.
What you'll be doing
Developing and costing the menu, including seasonal changes and new dishes, and setting prices with the owners
Preparing and cooking Filipino dishes, with a focus on charcoal-grilled and slow-cooked items
Writing recipes and setting portion sizes and plating standards, then holding the kitchen to them
Ordering stock, dealing with suppliers, and controlling food cost and wastage
Supervising kitchen staff, setting the daily prep list, and running the pass during service
Training junior cooks and kitchen hands in preparation methods, knife work and dish presentation
Rostering kitchen staff to service volumes and managing labour cost
Adapting dishes for customer dietary requirements
Keeping the kitchen compliant with ACT food safety and hygiene requirements, including temperature records and cleaning schedules
Monitoring food quality and customer feedback,



and adjusting the menu where dishes aren't working
What we're after
A relevant trade qualification (AQF Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery) or an equivalent overseas qualification, or at least three years of full-time experience at chef level
Hands-on experience with Filipino or South East Asian cuisine, particularly charcoal and slow-cooking methods
Experience running a kitchen rather than working in one, including menu costing, ordering and rostering
A track record of supervising and training kitchen staff
Current food safety training, or willingness to obtain it before starting
Full working rights in Australia
Hours and pay
Full time, 38 hours per week.
The cafe is open daily 8am to 3pm, so shifts start early for prep and finish after the kitchen closes and the clean-down is done.
Weekend work is part of the role.
Northside Garden Cafe is an equal opportunity employer.
All applicants with Australian work rights are encouraged to apply.
Pay: $79,****** – $85,****** per year
Work Location: In person

📌 Chef (Canberra)
🏢 North Side Garden Cafe
📍 Canberra