Job Description
Employer: Dose Willoughby Pty Ltd t/a Archie's Café Co
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Location: Dover Heights NSW ****
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Salary: $79,500 per annum (inclusive of superannuation)
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About the Business
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Dose Willoughby Pty Ltd t/a Archie's Café Co is a modern Mediterranean and Middle Eastern brunch venue at 218 Military Road, Dover Heights, a three-minute drive from Bondi Beach. Trading since February ****, the business has built its reputation on a contemporary brunch menu that draws on Mediterranean and Middle Eastern culinary traditions, prepared fresh each day and served in a relaxed dining setting that suits both local regulars and visitors to the eastern beaches. The venue is run by a close-knit team of six, and the kitchen is the heart of the operation - consistency of flavour, freshness of produce and care in presentation are treated as the things that keep guests returning. The business values initiative, mutual respect and a calm, well-organised kitchen in which staff are supported to develop their craft.
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About the Position
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The Chef leads the kitchen at Archie's Café Co and carries day-to-day responsibility for everything that leaves the pass. Reporting directly to the Director and supervising a kitchen brigade of three, the Chef sets the standard for the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern brunch menu, runs the kitchen through the high-volume weekend and holiday trade generated by the venue's proximity to Bondi Beach, and manages the ordering, inventory and food safety systems that keep a small, fast-moving kitchen running properly.



This is a newly created position reflecting the growth of the business, and it offers genuine scope to shape the menu as well as to lead the team.
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Key Responsibilities
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Lead, direct and inspire the kitchen team, including sous chefs, cooks and kitchen hands, and supervise three kitchen staff on a day-to-day basis.
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Oversee all meal preparation and ensure every dish is prepared in accordance with established recipes and presentation standards.
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Maintain consistent food quality, taste and appearance at all times, including through peak brunch and weekend service.
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Develop and implement new menu items based on seasonal availability of produce, guest preferences and current food trends.
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Supervise daily kitchen operations end to end, covering food preparation, cooking, plating and service.
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Order supplies, manage stock levels and control inventory to minimise waste and maintain continuity of produce.
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Maintain cleanliness and organisation throughout the kitchen and ensure all safety, sanitation and food safety protocols are followed.
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Ensure all kitchen equipment is functioning properly and coordinate any necessary repairs or replacements.
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Roster, train and mentor kitchen staff,



and allocate duties to match the demands of each service period.
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Report to the Director on kitchen performance, food costs, stock and menu development.
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Requirements
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Australian citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to apply.
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Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and Certificate IV in Kitchen Management.
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A minimum of two years' experience in a chef role.
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Demonstrated ability to prepare Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine to a consistent standard, and to design and cost menu items around seasonal produce.
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Sound working knowledge of food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements applicable to a commercial kitchen, including temperature control, allergen management and cleaning schedules.
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Practical skills in supplier ordering, stock rotation, inventory control and food cost management.
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Competence in operating and maintaining commercial kitchen equipment, and in identifying when repair or replacement is required.
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Proven leadership and supervisory ability, with the capacity to train, roster and direct a small kitchen team.
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Robust communication skills and the ability to work calmly and accurately under pressure during peak service.
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A collaborative approach, sound problem solving and a commitment to guest satisfaction.
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Availability to work across a seven-day roster, including weekends and public holidays.
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Food Preparation & Cooking - Dose Willoughby Pty Ltd t/a Archie's Café Co Dover Heights, NSW, AU

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