Chefs

Bay Ten Espresso; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Ten Espresso is expanding its kitchen team to support our growing breakfast and lunch trade, and to introduce evening service.

You will be involved in developing our food offering, building a new service and helping establish Bay Ten as more than just a daytime café in Lavender Bay, North Sydney. Join a friendly team with opportunities to influence menus and service style in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen.
• Confident across busy service periods.
• Flexibility to work across a rotational roster including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and delivering quality breakfast, lunch and evening service.
• Executing dishes with consistency, attention to detail and great presentation.
• Contributing ideas to seasonal menus, specials and new food concepts.
• Managing preparation, stock rotation and kitchen organisation.
• Maintaining food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Supporting stock control, portion management and minimising food waste.
• Working collaboratively with the wider hospitality team.
• Helping build a positive, energetic and accountable kitchen culture.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Under pressure

Weekend availability

Job description

As Bay Ten continues to grow, we're expanding our kitchen team to support our existing breakfast and lunch trade, alongside the introduction of evening service. This is an opportunity to be involved in developing our food offering, building a new service and helping establish Bay Ten as more than just a daytime café.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing and delivering quality breakfast, lunch and evening service
• Executing dishes with consistency, attention to detail and great presentation
• Contributing ideas to seasonal menus, specials and new food concepts
• Managing preparation, stock rotation and kitchen organisation
• Maintaining food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards
• Supporting stock control, portion management and minimising food waste
• Working collaboratively with the wider hospitality team
• Helping build a positive, energetic and accountable kitchen culture

About you

• Previous experience working in a professional kitchen
• Confidence across busy service periods
• Experience with breakfast, lunch and/or dinner service
• A strong understanding of food preparation, presentation and kitchen operations
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to get involved
• Flexibility and availability to work across a rotational roster, including evenings and weekends

About us

Bay Ten Espresso is an established neighbourhood venue located in the heart of Lavender Bay, North Sydney, serving breakfast and lunch, with exciting plans to expand into evening trade and become part of North Sydney's growing hospitality and dining scene.