Job Description
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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.
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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 n
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 environment.
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You'll work closely with management to ensure smooth daily operations and a consistently excellent customer experience.
Key Responsibilities n
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Lead breakfast and lunch service
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Prepare and present menu items to a high and consistent standard
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Supervise kitchen staff
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Manage prep workflow and delegate tasks efficiently
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Maintain food safety and hygiene compliance
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Maintain stock control, ordering and cost management
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Collaborate with Management to develop menus and seasonal specials
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Ensure smooth coordination between kitchen and front of house
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Work autonomously when needed
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About You n
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Trade-qualified (Cert III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent)
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Experienced in a commercial kitchen (minimum 3 years preferred)
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Confident leading a small team
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Robust knowledge of food safety and kitchen organisation
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Calm and solutions-focused during busy service
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Passionate about quality produce and well-executed café food
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Ability to write a menu and change seasonally with knowledge of local produce
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What We Offer n
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Primarily daytime hours Thursday - Monday
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Supportive team environment in a historic local venue
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Competitive pay in line with the Restaurant Industry Award
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Employment Details n
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Full-time preferred, part-time or casual considered
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Weekend availability required
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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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