Lead Café Kitchen: Head Chef, Menu Innovation & Growth

Jefferis Holdings Pty Ltd T/A Savour Cafe; Brisbane; Vor Ort; AUD 85.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Full-time employment

Salary $85,000–$90,000 per year

Bonus opportunities

Leadership role in cafe

Zusammenfassung

Jefferis Holdings Pty Ltd T/A Savour Cafe in New Farm, QLD, is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen and deliver high-quality breakfast and lunch dishes. You will manage menus, costs, stock and staff, while maintaining safety and presentation standards.

The role offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and opportunities for menu development and professional growth in a collaborative cafe environment.

Qualifikationen

• Experience as Head Chef or senior chef with leadership responsibilities in a busy cafe/restaurant.
• Proven skills in menu planning, recipe development and kitchen cost control.
• Strong ability to lead, train and supervise kitchen staff.
• Excellent food safety, hygiene and storage knowledge.
• Ability to manage workflow and maintain quality during busy service periods.

Aufgaben

• Lead and supervise the kitchen team to ensure efficient daily operations and consistent food quality.
• Plan and review breakfast and lunch menus with management, considering costs and seasonality.
• Prepare and cook a broad range of cafe dishes ensuring recipes and portions meet standards.
• Oversee food preparation during service to meet timing, quality and presentation expectations.
• Monitor food costs, wastage and stock levels; manage supplier relationships.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Menu planning

Food costing

Stock control

Kitchen supervision

Food safety

Communication

Time management

Ausbildung

Cert III in Commercial Cookery

Cert IV in Commercial Cookery

Jobbeschreibung

Jefferis Holdings Pty Ltd T/A Savour Cafe in New Farm, QLD, is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen and deliver high-quality breakfast and lunch dishes. You will manage menus, costs, stock and staff, while maintaining safety and presentation standards.

The role offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and opportunities for menu development and professional growth in a collaborative cafe environment.