Full Time | Tuesday to Sunday | Daytime Hours | $80,000 + Super
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About Us
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Wallace & Wood is an award-winning artisan ice cream and specialty café located in Bokarina on the Sunshine Coast. We're known for premium products, exceptional customer service and creating memorable experiences.
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As we continue to grow and prepare to open our second hospitality venue, we're looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager/senior cooks/sous chefs wanting their first leadership role to take ownership of our established kitchen.
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This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step away from late nights/very early mornings and split shifts while still leading a professional kitchen.
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About the Role
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You'll be responsible for the day-to-day operation of our established kitchen.
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The menu, systems and suppliers are already in place, allowing you to focus on delivering consistently high-quality food, leading the team and maintaining excellent kitchen standards.
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Your Responsibilities
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- Lead the daily operation of the kitchen
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- Maintain consistency, presentation and food quality
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- Manage ordering and stock control
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- Monitor food costs and minimise waste
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- Train and support kitchen staff
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- Ensure food safety and cleanliness standards are maintained
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- Maintain a positive and professional kitchen culture
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What We're Looking For
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- Previous experience leading a commercial kitchen not essential but preferred
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- Strong organisational and communication skills
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- Passion for quality food and attention to detail
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- Ability to lead by example
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- Reliable, calm and professional under pressure
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- Excellent food safety knowledge
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Trade qualifications are welcomed but not essential. We're looking for the right person with the right attitude and leadership skills.
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What We Offer
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- $80,000 - $85,000 per annum plus superannuation
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- Permanent full-time position
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- Daytime hours
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- No split shifts
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- No late-night trading/very early mornings
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- Real opportunities for creativity in recipe development
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- Established kitchen with proven systems already in place
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- Supportive and passionate owners who genuinely care about quality
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- Chance to grow with an expanding hospitality business
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