Lafayette Fine Foods is looking for an experienced chef to take ownership of our small kitchen and help maintain the quality and consistency our customers have come to expect. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in their work, runs an organised kitchen, and enjoys being part of a close-knit team.

Key responsibilities

Maintain quality and consistency of premium ready meals, catering and pantry products made fresh on-site every day

Run an organised kitchen with high standards of food quality, presentation and kitchen hygiene

Work independently while contributing to a small team

Contribute ideas and menu improvements

About you

Solid experience in restaurants, premium catering or a similar food business

A reliable, professional approach and strong work ethic

The ability to work independently while contributing to a small team

High standards of food quality,



presentation and kitchen hygiene

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Consistency, day in and day out, with the confidence to contribute ideas and menu improvements

About us

For over 30 years, Lafayette Fine Foods has been feeding Brighton and Bayside with premium ready meals, catering and pantry products, all made fresh in office every day.

Daytime hours and your evenings back

Two consecutive days off every week

No late nights, no Sunday work

Genuine input into menu development and product ideas

A stable role in a well-established local business with a loyal customer base

A supportive team environment with long-term opportunities

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📌 Chef (Melbourne)
🏢 Lafayettefinefoods
📍 Melbourne