Cafe Head Chef: Lead High-Volume Kitchen & Creative Menu

Toast Cafe Pambula; Merimbula; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Toast Cafe Pambula in Merimbula is seeking a skilled chef to lead a busy café kitchen, cook and create under pressure, and work alongside an experienced team.

You’ll bring commercial cookery qualifications, a track record in high-volume service, and a collaborative, leadership-driven approach. There are opportunities to contribute creatively across both The Eddy Merimbula and Café Pambula sites.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a professional kitchen.
• Ability to manage and keep a tight service under pressure.
• Collaborative leadership to support a busy team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a busy café kitchen during high-volume services.
• Cook, create and maintain quality across menu items.
• Mentor and support kitchen staff to maintain consistency and efficiency.
• Contribute creatively to specials and seasonal offerings.

Skills

High-volume kitchen

Leadership

Team collaboration

Cooking excellence

Creativity

Education

Commercial Cookery qualifications

Job description

Toast Cafe Pambula in Merimbula is seeking a skilled chef to lead a busy café kitchen, cook and create under pressure, and work alongside an experienced team.

You’ll bring commercial cookery qualifications, a track record in high-volume service, and a collaborative, leadership-driven approach. There are opportunities to contribute creatively across both The Eddy Merimbula and Café Pambula sites.