Job Description

Arno Deli at 181 King Street has built its reputation on one thing done exceptionally well - the sandwich. We're a tight, quality-driven operation and we're looking for a Head Chef who shares that obsession with getting the fundamentals right, every single day.

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Working closely with the management team, you'll be the guardian of our product quality — making sure every ingredient, every preparation, and every item that leaves the kitchen meets the high standard our loyal customers expect. This isn't about reinventing the wheel; it's about mastering it.

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Get your nights back.

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If you've spent years finishing service at midnight, this is a different kind of kitchen. Arno Deli operates on daytime hours - most days you'll be done by 4pm. That means evenings with your family, time to pursue your own interests, and a sustainable rhythm that lets you bring your best to work every morning. Outstanding food doesn't have to cost you your life outside it.

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What you'll do

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Lead day-to-day kitchen operations
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Manage, mentor and roster kitchen staff
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Maintain impeccable standards of cleanliness and organisation
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Ensure food safety compliance at all times
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Oversee stock control, ordering and waste minimisation
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Uphold and protect the quality of our core sandwich offering
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Work directly with the owner on recipes, specs and standards
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Train staff on consistent preparation and presentation
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Identify and recommend incremental improvements to the product
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What we're looking for

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2+ years experience in a senior kitchen role
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Background in café, deli or fresh food settings
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A genuine craft mentality - pride in the basics done brilliantly
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Proven ability to lead and develop a small kitchen team
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Knowledge of food costs and kitchen admin
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Current Food Safety Supervisor certificate
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Reliable, punctual and detail-obsessed
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Comfortable working closely with a hands-on owner
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📌 Head Chef New South Wales
🏢 Arno Deli
📍 New South Wales