Full-Time Position | Salary Negotiable Based on Experience
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced, creative and highly organised Head Chef to lead our kitchen team.
We are seeking someone with a strong background in Asian-inspired café cuisine and modern Australian café dining, who can bring fresh ideas to our menu while confidently managing all aspects of daily kitchen operations.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can take full ownership of the kitchen — from menu development and food quality to staff management, stock control and smooth service execution.
Key Responsibilities
Kitchen Management & Leadership
- Take full responsibility for daily kitchen operations.
- Lead, train and supervise the kitchen team.
- Manage kitchen workflow to ensure smooth, efficient service.
- Maintain consistency in food quality, presentation and portion sizes.
- Stay organised and perform confidently during busy service periods.
- Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness.
Menu Development & Creativity
- Develop exciting current dishes with Asian-inspired flavours and modern café influences.
- Create seasonal specials and regularly introduce new menu items.
- Improve existing dishes and maintain consistent recipes.
- Understand food trends and customer preferences.
- Balance creativity with practicality, efficiency and profitability.
Stock Management & Cost Control
- Manage stock levels, inventory and food rotation.
- Handle supplier orders and maintain supplier relationships.
- Monitor food costs, portion control and kitchen profitability.
- Minimise food waste and maintain efficient stock usage.
- Plan food preparation and ordering based on business demand.
Service & Operations
- Confidently manage busy breakfast and lunch services.
- Coordinate food preparation, cooking and order execution.
- Ensure orders are prepared accurately, efficiently and on time.
- Manage kitchen priorities and solve problems independently.
- Take ownership of kitchen performance and continuously improve operational efficiency.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has proven experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef or Senior Chef in a busy café environment.
- Has previous experience working with Asian-inspired or Asian fusion café cuisine.
- Has strong knowledge of modern Australian café food and Asian flavours.
- Is confident developing menus and creating new dishes independently.
- Has excellent kitchen management and leadership skills.
- Understands food costing, stock management and supplier ordering.
- Can confidently manage a busy kitchen from start to finish.
- Is organised, reliable, proactive and detail-oriented.
- Has strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Takes pride in food quality, presentation and consistency.
- Can work independently and take full responsibility for kitchen operations.
What We Offer
- Full-time position with a market-competitive salary, negotiable based on experience and capability.
- Chance to take ownership of the kitchen and influence menu direction.
- Creative freedom to develop and introduce new dishes.
- Supportive and friendly working environment.
- Established café with a loyal customer base.
- Long-term career chance for the right candidate.
Apply Now
If you’re a passionate chef who loves Asian-inspired café food, enjoys creating new dishes and has the confidence to run a kitchen independently, we’d love to hear from you!
Please send your resume along with a brief introduction to your experience in kitchen management and menu development.
Pay: $75,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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