Lead Chef | Dynamic Café & Bistro Kitchen

Tiktak Pty Ltd; Sale; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Society 301 in Sale, Victoria, is seeking a skilled and experienced Chef for a full-time role. You will lead kitchen operations, prepare and present a range of high-quality dishes, and uphold strict food safety standards to ensure exceptional dining experiences.

Join a bustling café/restaurant environment, guide junior staff, manage mise en place and inventory, and contribute to daily service excellence for diverse guests and events.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of relevant work experience as a Chef or in a similar role within a commercial kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and kitchen operations.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks during service.
• Proven attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining high food quality and presentation standards.
• Ability to guide and support junior kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present a range of high-quality dishes.
• Ensure consistency, flavour accuracy, and presentation quality across all dishes produced.
• Lead, manage, and supervise cooks and kitchen hands to maintain an efficient workflow and smooth service during daily operations and peak periods.
• Contribute to inventory management, including stock rotation, ordering, and monitoring ingredient quality and freshness.
• Oversee daily mise en place, ensuring all stations are adequately prepared for service.
• Maintain strict kitchen hygiene, food safety compliance, and occupational health and safety standards in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Train, mentor, and support junior kitchen staff to uphold high culinary and operational standards.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Team leadership

Job description

Society 301 in Sale, Victoria, is seeking a skilled and experienced Chef for a full-time role. You will lead kitchen operations, prepare and present a range of high-quality dishes, and uphold strict food safety standards to ensure exceptional dining experiences.

Join a bustling café/restaurant environment, guide junior staff, manage mise en place and inventory, and contribute to daily service excellence for diverse guests and events.