Head Chef / Sous Chef

Circa Espresso; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Circa Espresso in Parramatta is seeking a Head Chef and Sous Chef to lead a busy café kitchen with passion for quality and presentation. You will drive consistency, teamwork and menu ideas while maintaining a positive, proactive environment.

The role calls for experience in a bustling hospitality setting, a calm, organized approach, and the ability to inspire and elevate the team in a fast-paced kitchen. Join a long-standing cafe with a collaborative culture and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy café or hospitality kitchen.
• A passion for fresh ingredients, flavour and presentation.
• Strong leadership and the ability to bring out the best in a team.
• A calm, organised approach in a fast-paced environment.
• Someone who takes initiative, values quality and brings a positive attitude every day.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Calm under pressure

Initiative

Job description

Great food starts with a great team. At Circa, we’re looking for a Head Chef and Sous Chef who bring passion, creativity and a genuine love for what they do.

We’re after people who take pride in their work, thrive in a busy kitchen and understand that great hospitality is about more than what’s on the plate. It’s about consistency, teamwork and creating food people come back for.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in a busy café or hospitality kitchen
• A passion for fresh ingredients, flavour and presentation
• Strong leadership and the ability to bring out the best in a team
• A calm, organised approach in a fast-paced environment
• Someone who takes initiative, values quality and brings a positive attitude every day

What’s in it for you:

• Join an established café with a strong reputation, over 16 years in business
• Work with a team that values quality, creativity and collaboration
• Have a genuine say in the kitchen and contribute ideas to the menu
• Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities to grow

Whether you’re an experienced chef ready to lead from the front or a talented sous chef looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to meet you.