In-Demand Cafe head chef Jobs in Melbourne, Vic

Head Chef/Kitchen Manager
Treasury Place —East Melbourne VIC
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- No degree
- In-person
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10d
Head Chef
28 Mason —Newport VIC
- $35 - $40 an hour
- Full-time
- Culinary experience
- Organisational skills
- In-person
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7d
Head Chef
WIDE OPEN ROAD COFFEE —Brunswick VIC
- Full-time
- In-person
- Café
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10d
Head Chef
Deli Hospitality Group —Albert Park VIC
- $75,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Kitchen experience
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2d
Head Chef
Melbourne Sports Centres —Parkville VIC
- Weekend availability
- Culinary experience
- First Aid Certification
- Budgeting
- Free parking
- Employee assistance program
11d
Head Chef
Seoul bakery & cafe —Box Hill VIC
- $79,423 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Bakery
- In-person
- Employee discount
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2d
Head Chef
Mocha Jo's —Glen Waverley VIC
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Café
- Kitchen experience
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Cook/Chef
plus coffee and kitchen —Carlton VIC
- $57,523.68 - $86,640.00 a year
- Part-time
- In-person
- Kitchen experience
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Parental leave
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4h
Head Chef
Compass Group Australia —Hoppers Crossing VIC
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Management
- Culinary experience
- Parental leave
4d
Head Chef | Full-time | Petit Crenn Melbourne
InterContinental —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Bar
- Management
- Culinary experience
Head Chefs, Chefs, Cooks, Sandwich and Kitchen Hands.
Axil Coffee Roasters —Melbourne VIC
- Part-time
- Café
- Time management
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Chef
The East Pantry —Keilor East VIC
- $80,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Cooking
- In-person
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10d
Café Supervisor
Catering Project —Albert Park VIC
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
- Supervising experience
- POS
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11d
Cafe Manager
Allpress Espresso —Collingwood VIC
- Full-time
- Café
- Employee assistance program
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Sous Chef
NOVOTEL —Melbourne VIC
- $79,521 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Organisational skills
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10d
Chef
Axil Coffee Roasters —Hawthorn VIC
- $80,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Cooking
- No degree
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Chef / Sous Chef Development Role – Part Time
Trifecta Development & Investment Pty Ltd —Southbank VIC
- $30 - $35 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Leadership
- Café
- Free food
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11d
Cook (ANZSCO 351411)
Charlie Bit Me —Docklands VIC
- $79,423 - $82,000 a year
- Part-time
- Cooking
- In-person
- Café
- Professional development assistance
- Free food
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Chef
Baptcare —Melbourne VIC
11d
Junior Chef / Chef de Partie – Modern Australian & Korean Dining
MUDO DINING —South Yarra VIC
- $28 - $38 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
- Employee discount
- Free food
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Head Chef/Kitchen Manager

Treasury Place
East Melbourne VIC

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Job Details

Full-time
$90,000 - $100,000 a year
10 days ago

Qualifications

Management
Certificate IV
Certificate III
Culinary Arts
Food safety
Leadership
Communication skills
Kitchen experience

Full Job Description

Head Chef / Kitchen Manager – New Melbourne CBD CaféFull-time salaried position | Five-day roster $90,000–$100,000 + superannuation

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Head Chef / Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen at an exciting new café in Melbourne’s CBD seating 50-70.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can build and develop a strong kitchen team, deliver consistently high-quality food and run an organised, commercially successful operation.

You’ll have genuine input into the café’s breakfast and lunch menus, along with the authority and support to establish effective kitchen systems and culture from the beginning.

The role

Reporting directly to the owner, you’ll be responsible for the overall operation and performance of the kitchen. Your responsibilities will include:

Leading, supporting and developing an initial kitchen team of approximately 5–10 staff
Managing daily preparation and breakfast and lunch services
Developing the menus and introducing seasonal changes
Maintaining consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and portion control
Managing food costs, gross profit and overall kitchen profitability
Ordering, stock control and supplier relationships
Preparing rosters and managing kitchen labour costs
Reducing waste and implementing efficient kitchen systems
Maintaining food-safety, allergen and workplace-safety compliance
Training and mentoring junior chefs and kitchen staff
Maintaining a clean, organised and professional kitchen
Working closely with the owner and front-of-house team to deliver an excellent customer experience
Creating a positive, respectful and accountable kitchen culture

This is a practical leadership role. You’ll be actively involved in preparation and service while also managing the people, systems and commercial performance behind the kitchen.

About you

You’re an organised and confident kitchen leader who remains calm during busy services and enjoys working alongside the team. Ideally, you will have:

Previous experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef or senior kitchen leader in a busy café, restaurant, pub or similar hospitality venue
Strong leadership and team-management skills
Experience developing and delivering quality breakfast and lunch menus
Strong knowledge of food costing, gross-profit management and kitchen profitability
The ability to manage busy services without compromising quality or consistency
A sound understanding of ordering, stock control and waste reduction
Strong organisation, planning and time-management skills
Up-to-date knowledge of food safety, allergen management and workplace-safety requirements
A current Food Safety Supervisor certificate, or willingness to obtain one
A Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery, or equivalent practical industry experience
Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with the owner and wider venue team
A genuine passion for hospitality and quality food
Unrestricted working rights in Australia

What we offer

A full-time salaried position paying $90,000–$100,000 plus superannuation
A five-day working week
Genuine autonomy with direct support from the owner
Meaningful creative input into the breakfast and lunch menus
The opportunity to establish the kitchen’s systems, standards and culture
The opportunity to recruit, lead and develop your kitchen team
A professional and collaborative working environment
A key role in the launch and continued growth of a new Melbourne CBD café

Apply

If you’re ready to lead a new Melbourne café kitchen and build something you’re proud of, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply with your résumé and a brief introduction outlining your relevant experience, approach to kitchen leadership and availability.

Pay: $90,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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