Head Chef & Kitchen Leader - Creative Menu, All-Day Cafe

OneJobCareer; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Steaming Mug Café in Alfords Point, part of Shire Hub, is seeking a Head Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food preparation and presentation.

You will manage the kitchen team, contribute to menu development, maintain food safety and hygiene, and collaborate with front-of-house to deliver a smooth service in a fast-paced café.

This full-time role offers a hands-on leadership position in a community café renowned for all-day breakfast and fresh specials.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills and experience managing a kitchen team.
• Passion for quality food and menu development.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced café environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supervising the kitchen team during service.
• Overseeing all food preparation, cooking, and plating to ensure consistent presentation.
• Contributing to ongoing menu development and designing creative seasonal specials.
• Maintaining strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and kitchen cleanliness standards.
• Managing stock rotation, inventory control, and ordering of kitchen supplies.
• Collaborating with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service operations.

Job description

Steaming Mug Café in Alfords Point, part of Shire Hub, is seeking a Head Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food preparation and presentation.

You will manage the kitchen team, contribute to menu development, maintain food safety and hygiene, and collaborate with front-of-house to deliver a smooth service in a fast-paced café.

This full-time role offers a hands-on leadership position in a community café renowned for all-day breakfast and fresh specials.