Head Chef: Lead a Dream Café Kitchen & Team

Talulah; The Junction; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance incentives linked to the业务

Supportive owner

Calm, professional workplace

Long-term career growth

Job summary

Talulah Café in The Junction, Newcastle, is seeking a Head Chef to lead our kitchen and shape the menu with a focus on flavour, simplicity, and consistency. You will guide the team, uphold high standards, and work closely with the owner to improve the business.

We offer a competitive salary based on experience, with performance incentives linked to business success and a calm, professional workplace. This is a long-term opportunity to influence culture, people, and the future direction of

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a café or restaurant.
• Ability to create seasonal menus with balanced flavour and profitability.
• Strong communication and calm under pressure.
• Commercial mindset with focus on consistency and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team and set daily standards.
• Create seasonal menus with focus on flavour and consistency.
• Develop and mentor chefs.
• Manage labour, food costs and ordering.
• Build a positive and professional kitchen culture.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Mentoring

Cost control

Job description

Talulah Café in The Junction, Newcastle, is seeking a Head Chef to lead our kitchen and shape the menu with a focus on flavour, simplicity, and consistency. You will guide the team, uphold high standards, and work closely with the owner to improve the business.

We offer a competitive salary based on experience, with performance incentives linked to business success and a calm, professional workplace. This is a long-term opportunity to influence culture, people, and the future direction of