About the Role

Full time Chef Required

38 Hours

Salary $79,000 - $80,000 plus Superannuation

Ooh Baby is looking for an experienced full time Chef. As Chef, you will oversee all kitchen operations, including service, staffing, food quality, systems, ordering, rostering, and cost control. You’ll work closely with ownership and management to drive standards, develop the team, and contribute creatively to the direction of the venue.

We’re looking for someone who can lead from the front - calm under pressure, highly organised, and passionate about delivering exceptional food every service.

Key Responsibilities

- Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency
- Train, mentor, may recruit and develop kitchen staff
- Manage rosters, labour costs, and kitchen productivity
- Oversee ordering, stock control, and supplier relationships
- Maintain food safety and OH&S; compliance
- Contribute to menu development and seasonal specials
- Work collaboratively with front-of-house management to ensure smooth service

What We’re Looking For

- Previous experience as Chef in a fast-paced restaurant




- Excellent understanding of kitchen operations and cost management
- Ability to build culture and hold high standards
- Passion for quality produce and modern hospitality
- Reliable, qualified, and solutions-focused attitude
- Strong organisational and time-management skills

Qualifications & Experience Required

- Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery/ Kitchen Management or equivalent qualification
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a busy commercial kitchen environment
- Demonstrated experience managing kitchen operations and leading a kitchen team
- Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety requirements
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced hospitality environment
- Availability to work across a flexible roster, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required

If you’re an experienced chef who is passionate about great food, strong kitchen culture, and delivering consistently high standards, we’d love to hear from you.

📌 Full time Chef required (Geelong)
🏢 Ooh Baby
📍 Geelong