About the role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Chef to join our café/restaurant team on a full-time basis. This is a hands-on position suited to someone who takes pride in producing consistently high-quality food and enjoys being involved in all aspects of kitchen operations. The successful candidate will work closely with management and the kitchen team to maintain food quality, develop and improve menu offerings, manage food preparation and stock, and ensure the kitchen operates efficiently and safely.

Key responsibilities

- Planning and developing menus in consultation with management
- Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to a consistently high standard
- Monitoring the quality of food throughout preparation and presentation
- Managing daily food preparation and kitchen workflow
- Estimating food requirements, portion sizes and food costs
- Assisting with menu costing and controlling food wastage
- Ordering food, ingredients and kitchen supplies
- Monitoring stock levels and maintaining appropriate stock rotation
- Ensuring ingredients and prepared foods are stored correctly
- Maintaining consistency in recipes, portioning and presentation





About you

- A relevant commercial cookery qualification, such as Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
- Previous experience working as a Chef in a busy café, restaurant or similar commercial kitchen
- Strong food preparation and cooking skills
- Good understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements
- Experience with menu planning, stock control and food costing
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to remain organised and consistent during busy service periods
- Good communication and time-management skills
- A positive and skilled approach to work
- Flexibility to work across weekdays, weekends and public holidays as required

Benefits

- Full-time, ongoing employment
- Stable working environment
- Opportunity to contribute to menu development and kitchen operations
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to grow with the business

Pay: $75,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Employee discount
- Free drinks

Work Location: In person

📌 Chef (Hampton)
🏢 Nine Eighty Eight
📍 Hampton