About The Role

Dawn is looking for an experienced Full-Time Chef to join the kitchen team in Ocean Grove. You'll work alongside the Head Chef and existing kitchen team across breakfast, lunch and selected dinner services in a busy, established venue with a strong daytime trade and a growing Friday and Saturday night offering.

Key Responsibilities

- Run a section during high-volume service

- Contribute ideas for specials and menu development

- Maintain great presentation, consistency and attention to detail

- Manage food costs, portion control and wastage

- Work across breakfast, lunch and selected dinner services

About You

- Robust experience in a busy commercial kitchen

- Genuine passion for food, produce and current food trends

- Organised,



reliable and good to work with

- Availability across weekends and some evenings

Benefits

- $78,000–$85,000 + super

- Secure full-time position

- Consistent roster

- Experienced and supportive kitchen team

- Creative input into specials and menu development

- Mix of busy daytime trade and Friday/Saturday dinners

- Staff meals and coffee

- Opportunity to grow within the kitchen

About Us

Dawn is a busy, established venue in Ocean Grove with a strong daytime trade and a growing Friday and Saturday night offering.

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