Head Chef

Simon's Cafe; Windsor; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Simon's Cafe in Windsor, NSW, is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our café kitchen. This full-time role requires developing seasonal menus, maintaining high quality and presentation, and guiding a skilled team to deliver excellent service in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will bring proven Head Chef experience in a café, strong leadership abilities, and a deep knowledge of food safety standards to sustain top-level hygiene and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef in a café.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen best practices.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update seasonal menus, daily specials, and recipe standards.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure consistent food quality and presentation.
• Lead, train, and schedule kitchen staff to maintain high performance.
• Monitor inventory levels, order supplies, and control food costs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, organization, and equipment functionality.
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth and timely service.

Skills

Head Chef leadership

Team management

Menu development

Food safety knowledge

Under pressure

Job description

Simon's Cafe is hiring a Full time Head Chef role in Windsor, NSW.

Job summary:

4 year of relevant work experience required for this role as Head Chef.

Full time hours Mon to Sunday.

Working rights required for this role

Are you a passionate Head chef for a dynamic opportunity? we are hiring a full-time Head chef to join our vibrant team!

What We’re Looking For:

• A skilled Head chef with a love for crafting delicious, quality dishes.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team setting.
• Full-time position with a rotating roster.
• 7-day availability required.

We are seeking an experienced and creative Head Chef to lead our café kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for menu development, food quality, team leadership, and maintaining high standards of hygiene and efficiency in a fast-paced café environment.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and update seasonal menus, daily specials, and recipe standards.

Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure consistent food quality and presentation.

Lead, train, and schedule kitchen staff to maintain high performance.

Monitor inventory levels, order supplies, and control food costs.

Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations.

Maintain kitchen cleanliness, organization, and equipment functionality.

Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth and timely service.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Head Chef in a café.

Strong leadership and team management skills.

Knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen best practices.

Ability to work efficiently under pressure.

Excellent organizational and communication skills.