Lead a brand-new kitchen, create menus, and grow a small café team in a busy, high-quality café & restaurant.

We're on the hunt for a Head Chef to lead a small, capable kitchen team and drive the food offering forward. You'll work alongside an experienced management team who'll give you the autonomy and support to make it your own.

The venue has just been through a major renovation with a state-of-the-art stainless steel kitchen, extended dining deck, and a refreshed open-plan café space. It's the go-to spot in the area for locals and visitors alike, offering a relaxed atmosphere with strong daytime trade and plans to introduce evening service twice a week once renovations wrap up.

What's on offer
A brand-new kitchen built to a high spec — everything fresh and ready for you to design around your style.
Autonomy to create menus, lead service, and manage a tight, skilled team (Sous Chef + café crew of 4-5).
Strong, year-round customer base — consistent trade from locals, regulars, and visiting groups.
Daytime service focus with limited evening hours planned (two nights per week).
Supportive environment with great leadership and a real community feel.

About you
You're a motivated chef who's ready to take the reins. You bring a balance of creativity, leadership, and practicality — someone who loves food, teamwork, and running a clean, efficient kitchen.
You'll ideally have:

• Proven experience as a Head or Senior Sous Chef
• A calm, hands-on leadership style
• Experience across both café and function-style menus
• A strong sense of ownership and pride in your work
• The ability to lift a food operation and make it thrive

The details

Start date: Ideally early to mid-December
Pay: $35-$40 per hour depending on experience
Closed: Christmas Day only
Hours: Day service + potential for two evening services per week after March

This is your opportunity to lead in a brand-new space, shape the menu, and make your mark.

If this sounds like you APPLY NOW!

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