Lead Chef — Menu Planning, Training & On-Time Service

Labour Support Group; North Canberra; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Job summary

Queenie's Café in Mawson ACT is seeking a full-time Chef to lead day-to-day kitchen operations. You will plan menus, maintain consistent service quality, and develop the team around you, with scope to grow within the business.

The role offers an annual salary of AUD 80,000–82,000 plus superannuation, with weekends required. This is a full-time position in a busy modern Australian café setting.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Kitchen Management or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 12 months of experience as a Chef.
• Experience in grilling, marination, rubs, braising, and related cooking techniques.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus and organise the preparation and cooking for dining operations.
• Estimate food and labour costs for menu items and service.
• Order supplies and monitor stock to ensure ingredients are available.
• Prepare and cook food to meet menu requirements.
• Monitor the quality of dishes across preparation and presentation.
• Discuss food preparation and service issues with management and staff.
• Demonstrate cooking techniques and advise kitchen staff on procedures.
• Select, train and supervise kitchen staff.
• Freeze and preserve foods to maintain quality and minimise wastage.
• Explain and enforce food hygiene and safety standards.
• Coordinate preparation so dishes are delivered on time and consistently.

Skills

Menu planning

Kitchen management

Food preparation

Team supervision

Costing & budgeting

Food safety & hygiene

Education

Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

Job description

Queenie's Café in Mawson ACT is seeking a full-time Chef to lead day-to-day kitchen operations. You will plan menus, maintain consistent service quality, and develop the team around you, with scope to grow within the business.

The role offers an annual salary of AUD 80,000–82,000 plus superannuation, with weekends required. This is a full-time position in a busy modern Australian café setting.