The Terrace is a vibrant daytime café located in Milawa, serving quality breakfast and lunch in a welcoming regional setting. We are seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen and help shape a consistent, high-quality food offering.

If you’re organised, calm under pressure, and take pride in delivering beautiful, well-executed and presented café food we’d love to hear from you.

Senior Chef – The Terrace, Milawa

About the Role

This is a hands-on leadership role. You’ll be responsible for running kitchen service, ordering, maintaining food quality and safety standards, and guiding a small kitchen team in a busy daytime café workplace.

You’ll work closely with management to ensure smooth daily operations and a consistently excellent customer experience.

Key Responsibilities
Lead breakfast and lunch service
Prepare and present menu items to a high and consistent standard
Supervise kitchen staff
Manage prep workflow and delegate tasks efficiently
Maintain food safety and hygiene compliance
Maintain stock control, ordering and cost management
Collaborate with Management to develop menus and seasonal specials




Ensure smooth coordination between kitchen and front of house
Work autonomously when needed

About You
Trade-qualified (Cert III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent)
Experienced in a commercial kitchen (minimum 3 years preferred)
Confident leading a small team
Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen organisation
Calm and solutions-focused during busy service
Passionate about quality produce and well-executed café food
Ability to write a menu and change seasonally with knowledge of local produce

What We Offer
Primarily daytime hours Thursday - Monday
Supportive team environment in a historic local venue
Competitive pay in line with the Restaurant Industry Award

Employment Details
Full time preferred, part time or casual considered
Weekend availability required

We’re looking for a leadership role in a professional yet relaxed regional café environment. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience.
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