About the company

Eddy & Wills Café is a community‑focused hospitality venue located in Hamlyn Heights, Victoria. Known for quality coffee, fresh meals, and a welcoming atmosphere, the café has built a reputation as a local hub where customers enjoy both dine‑in and takeaway options. The business values reliability, teamwork, and customer connection, offering a supportive environment for staff and a friendly experience for guests.

Role overview

The purpose of the Chef role at Eddy & Wills Caféis to deliver high‑quality, fresh meals that reflect the café’s commitment to community, hospitality, and excellence. The Chef ensures consistency in taste and presentation, maintains food safety standards, and supports the café’s reputation as a welcoming local hub.

Key responsibilities

Menu Planning & Execution

- Design, plan, and prepare menu items consistent with Eddy & Wills Café’s focus on fresh meals, quality coffee accompaniments, and community‑style dining.
- Incorporate seasonal produce and creative specials to complement the café’s offerings.

Food Preparation & Cooking

- Prepare and cook breakfast, brunch, and lunch dishes (e.g., eggs, toast variations, wraps, salads, burgers, pasta, and café‑style mains).
- Ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and portion control across all menu items.

Quality & Compliance

- Maintain food safety, hygiene, and workplace health standards in line with Australian regulations.
- Apply safe handling practices for ingredients, equipment, and storage.

Kitchen Operations





- Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff, delegate tasks, and monitor performance.
- Manage stock levels, order supplies, and control wastage to maintain cost efficiency.

Customer Experience Support

- Collaborate with front‑of‑house staff to ensure timely service and smooth coordination.
- Adjust menu items and specials based on customer feedback and seasonal demand.

Innovation & Development

- Introduce new dishes and café‑style specials that align with Eddy & Wills’ brand identity.
- Contribute to menu diversification, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten‑free options.

Qualifications and skills

- Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent trade qualification).
- Demonstrated experience in café or restaurant kitchens, with strong breakfast, brunch, and lunch service skills.
- Proven ability to plan menus, prepare fresh meals, and maintain consistency in taste and presentation.
- Ability to supervise kitchen staff, delegate tasks, and monitor performance.
- Strong organisational skills for stock control, ordering, and cost management.

Benefits and perks

- Reliable Employment: Full‑time, permanent position with consistent hours.
- Competitive Salary: Industry‑aligned remuneration with superannuation entitlements.
- Professional Growth: Opportunity to expand skills in menu planning, café‑style cuisine, and seasonal specials.
- Creative Input: Freedom to contribute new dishes and innovate within the café’s menu.

📌 Chef - Full-Time/ Permanent (Sydney)
🏢 Eddy and wills
📍 Sydney