About the Company:
Join a well-established café that is proud to be part of its local community. This is a welcoming, quality-focused venue with a strong reputation for excellent food, friendly service and creating a positive experience for its customers.
With a supportive team environment and a genuine focus on people, this is an excellent opportunity for a Kitchen Manager looking to take ownership of a busy kitchen while becoming an important part of a great local community.

About the Role:
As Kitchen Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, ensuring consistently high food quality, efficient service and strong kitchen standards.
You will lead and support the kitchen team, manage food preparation and presentation, maintain stock and food costs, and ensure all food safety and hygiene standards are consistently met.
This is a hands-on leadership role suited to an experienced Chef or Kitchen Manager who enjoys being involved in the operation and takes pride in developing a strong, positive kitchen culture.

Your Skills and Experience:





- Proven experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, Sous Chef or Senior Chef within a café, restaurant or high-volume hospitality environment
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop and support a kitchen team
- Excellent understanding of food quality, preparation, presentation, stock control and food costs
- Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance requirements
- A hands-on, organised and positive approach with a genuine passion for great food and customer experiences

Your Benefits and Rewards:

- $80,000 – $90,000 + Super depending on experience
- Opportunity to become part of a great local community
- Supportive and positive team environment
- Genuine opportunity to take ownership of the kitchen operation
- Stable role with a well-established and respected café

Additional information

- $80,000 - $90,000 + Super
- Great Community | Café Environment
- Lead and develop a passionate kitchen team in a busy, quality-focused café

📌 Kitchen Manager - South East Ipswich
🏢 Frontline Recruitment Group
📍 Ipswich