Head Chef – Jack Gray Café (Grays Point)
Employment: Full-Time (open to Part-Time for the right leader)
Shifts: Day & Evening (Dinner service Friday & Saturday nights only)
Location: 110 Grays Point Road, Grays Point NSW
Jack Gray Café is entering an exciting new chapter, and we’re looking for a Head Chef to lead our kitchen and help shape the next phase of our food offering. If you’re a hands-on leader who loves seasonal menus, tight execution, and building great teams, we’d love to meet you.

About the Role

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations across breakfast, lunch, and our weekend dinner service.
• Own menu development: seasonal updates, daily specials, and consistency of recipes/specs.
• Drive kitchen standards: food quality, presentation, hygiene, and service timing.
• Manage ordering, stock control, and wastage to deliver target food GP.
• Build, roster, and train a small, capable BOH team; coach calmly under pressure.
• Maintain food safety compliance (HACCP-style practices), cleaning schedules, and logs.
• Collaborate closely with the Venue Manager and FOH to deliver a seamless guest experience.
• No late-night finishes – evening service only on weekends.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a Head Chef or Senior Sous role in café/bistro-style venues (2–3+ years).
• Strong leadership with a hands-on approach and high attention to detail.
• Track record managing COGS, stock, and supplier relationships.
• Excellent prep planning, section organisation, and service pace.
• Availability across weekdays and weekends, including Friday & Saturday evenings.
• Food Safety Certification required; trade qualifications highly regarded.

What We Offer

• A supportive, community-focused ownership team.
• Balanced roster with only two dinner services per week.
• Real influence over menu direction and kitchen systems as we grow.
• Staff meals, great coffee, and a collaborative, proud workplace.
• Clear career progression as we expand our food & beverage offering.

How to Apply
Email your resume and a short intro to Director@caramelco.com.au
Or pop in and say hello: 110 Grays Point Road, Grays Point NSW
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual
Pay: $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Free drinks
• Free food

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Grays Point NSW 2232: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Certificate I - IV (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In perso

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations across breakfast, lunch, and our weekend dinner service.
• Own menu development: seasonal updates, daily specials, and consistency of recipes/specs.
• Drive kitchen standards: food quality, presentation, hygiene, and service timing.
• Manage ordering, stock control, and wastage to deliver target food GP.
• Build, roster, and train a small, capable BOH team; coach calmly under pressure.
• Maintain food safety compliance (HACCP-style practices), cleaning schedules, and logs.
• Collaborate closely with the Venue Manager and FOH to deliver a seamless guest experience.
• No late-night finishes – evening service only on weekends