We’re looking for an experienced Head Chef or Sous Chef to join our team and take a key role in running our kitchen.

We are a busy, established café focused on breakfast, brunch and lunch, with a growing functions and events side of the business.

This position could suit an experienced Head Chef looking for a new venue, or a strong Sous Chef who is ready for more responsibility and the opportunity to step up.

We want someone who is hands-on, organised, reliable and confident running a busy service.

The Role

You’ll be involved in:

• Running and leading busy breakfast and lunch services
• Maintaining consistent food quality, presentation and portion sizes
• Organising daily prep and keeping the kitchen running efficiently
• Leading and supporting the kitchen team
• Training and developing junior chefs and kitchen staff
• Ordering, stock control and supplier management
• Controlling food costs and reducing wastage
• Assisting with kitchen rostering and labour management
• Developing new dishes, specials and seasonal menu items
• Recipe development and menu costing
• Maintaining strong food safety and kitchen standards
• Working closely with FOH and management

Functions & Events

Functions are an important and growing part of our business.

You will also have the opportunity to:

• Develop function and event menus
• Plan and prepare food for private and corporate functions
• Coordinate function preparation and service
• Manage food quantities, costing and presentation
• Work with FOH to deliver smooth events
• Help us develop new function food concepts and packages