Lead Café Chef — Menu Innovator & Kitchen Leader

Sociable Tech; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment

Salary $85,000–$90,000 per annum plus

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Leadership role in an established cafe

Supportive and collaborative working环境

Menu development and seasonal offering

Job summary

Savour Café in Brisbane, Australia is seeking a Head Chef to lead and manage the kitchen, ensuring high quality breakfasts and lunches, cost controls and strong team leadership.

You will plan menus, train staff, supervise food preparation, maintain safety standards and work closely with management to deliver a consistent dining experience across busy shifts. The role offers full-time employment with a competitive salary and bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• Certificate III and Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead, organise and supervise the kitchen team to ensure efficient daily operations and consistent food quality.
• Plan, develop and review breakfast and lunch menus in consultation with management, considering costs and seasonality.
• Prepare and cook a broad range of cafe dishes including eggs, burgers, salads and bowls.
• Oversee food preparation, presentation, portioning and service times.
• Manage purchasing, stock control and supplier relationships to ensure quality ingredients.
• Monitor costs, wastage and labor; recruit, train and supervise kitchen staff.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and storage requirements.
• Coordinate with front-of-house to meet dietary needs and seasonal variations.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Menu planning

Food cost control

Stock management

Food safety

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Savour Café in Brisbane, Australia is seeking a Head Chef to lead and manage the kitchen, ensuring high quality breakfasts and lunches, cost controls and strong team leadership.

You will plan menus, train staff, supervise food preparation, maintain safety standards and work closely with management to deliver a consistent dining experience across busy shifts. The role offers full-time employment with a competitive salary and bonus opportunities.