Head Chef: Breakfast & Brunch Menu Lead

Zeolla Solutions; Woollahra; Presencial; AUD 72.000 - 88.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Dover Cafe in Rose Bay NSW is seeking an experienced Chef to lead its kitchen on a full-time basis. Reporting to management and supervising a kitchen team of three, you will own breakfast, brunch and lunch menus, including costing, ordering and daily preparation.

You will develop recipes, set portions, ensure high presentation standards and maintain food safety across all services. This newly created role offers growth within a busy, welcoming café environment.

Formación

• Certificate IV in Kitchen Management and Diploma of Hospitality Management are required; Commercial Cookery is acceptable as an alternative.
• Minimum two years’ experience as a chef in a commercial café or restaurant kitchen.
• Strong skills in menu planning, recipe development, costing and portion control with stock management experience.
• Sound knowledge of HACCP-based food safety, allergen management, temperature monitoring and kitchen sanitation.
• Ability to lead, train and coordinate a small kitchen team and maintain service during busy periods.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, develop and regularly update the breakfast, brunch and lunch menus with seasonal ingredients.
• Prepare, cook and present dishes to a consistent standard across breakfast, brunch and lunch.
• Develop recipes, set portion sizes and establish presentation standards.
• Monitor quality of incoming ingredients and finished dishes for consistency.
• Estimate food requirements and assist with menu pricing to protect margins.
• Order ingredients, inspect deliveries and manage stock to minimise waste.
• Supervise and coordinate the kitchen team during prep, cook and service.
• Train kitchen staff in cooking techniques, presentation and safe food handling.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and HACCP principles.

Conocimientos

Menu planning

Recipe development

Costing

Portion control

Stock management

Team leadership

Communication

Educación

Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

Diploma of Hospitality Management

Commercial Cookery

Descripción del empleo

Dover Cafe in Rose Bay NSW is seeking an experienced Chef to lead its kitchen on a full-time basis. Reporting to management and supervising a kitchen team of three, you will own breakfast, brunch and lunch menus, including costing, ordering and daily preparation.

You will develop recipes, set portions, ensure high presentation standards and maintain food safety across all services. This newly created role offers growth within a busy, welcoming café environment.