Daytime Café Chef — Clear Path to Sous Chef

Maggio's; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Maggio's cafe in Cammeray/Ryde is hiring a Chef to work across sites. You will rotate stations under the Sous and Head Chef, with daytime hours and no late nights. The role suits someone who wants to grow from a cafe kitchen into more senior responsibilities.

Expect mornings, weekend rosters, and a focus on prep, station ownership, and high standards. Certificate III is required, Cert IV preferred or in progress. Apply to join a growing hospitality group.

Qualifications

• You hold yourself to a high standard and care about quality in every plate.
• You read the kitchen around you, speak up when it counts, and value teamwork.
• You are not just showing up; you are developing your craft.

Responsibilities

• Execute savoury menu items exactly to recipe and presentation guides—every shift, every station.
• Own your station: prepped, stocked, and ready before service begins.
• Perform under pressure without dropping standards—busy periods prove you.
• Contribute to catering production with the same precision as a café plate.
• Apply FIFO, HACCP, and food safety standards without prompting.
• Communicate openly with kitchen and FOH for smooth service.

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Cert IV in Commercial Cookery (preferred or in progress)

Job description

Maggio's cafe in Cammeray/Ryde is hiring a Chef to work across sites. You will rotate stations under the Sous and Head Chef, with daytime hours and no late nights. The role suits someone who wants to grow from a cafe kitchen into more senior responsibilities.

Expect mornings, weekend rosters, and a focus on prep, station ownership, and high standards. Certificate III is required, Cert IV preferred or in progress. Apply to join a growing hospitality group.