Daytime Head Chef — Café Kitchen Leader

Milawa Cheese Company; Milawa; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay (Restaurant Industry)

Daytime hours

Historic local venue

Job summary

The Terrace, Milawa, is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen and shape a high-quality daytime menu.

This hands-on leadership role covers service, ordering, stock control and staff supervision in a busy café setting, with a focus on seasonal produce and local ingredients.

Join a proud regional venue and work with management to deliver an excellent guest experience.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified (Cert III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent).
• Experience in a commercial kitchen (minimum 3 years preferred).
• Confident leading a small team.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen organisation.
• Calm and solutions-focused during busy service.
• Passionate about quality produce and well-executed café food.
• Ability to write a menu and change seasonally with knowledge of local produce.

Responsibilities

• Lead breakfast and lunch service.
• Prepare and present menu items to a high and consistent standard.
• Supervise kitchen staff.
• Manage prep workflow and delegate tasks efficiently.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene compliance.
• Maintain stock control, ordering and cost management.
• Collaborate with Management to develop menus and seasonal specials.
• Ensure smooth coordination between kitchen and front of house.
• Work autonomously when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Calm under pressure

Menu writing

Food safety knowledge

Team management

Organisational skills

Education

Cert III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

The Terrace, Milawa, is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen and shape a high-quality daytime menu.

This hands-on leadership role covers service, ordering, stock control and staff supervision in a busy café setting, with a focus on seasonal produce and local ingredients.

Join a proud regional venue and work with management to deliver an excellent guest experience.