In-Demand 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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5d
Head Chef | Full-time | Petit Crenn Melbourne
InterContinental —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Bar
- Management
- Culinary experience
Head Chef | Anglers Tavern
Australian Venue Co. —Maribyrnong VIC
- Up to $20,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
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5d
Head Chef - The Saint (New Venue Opening)
Refinery Group —St Kilda VIC
- Weekend availability
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Kitchen experience
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Head Chef
Melbourne Sports Centres —Parkville VIC
- Weekend availability
- Culinary experience
- First Aid Certification
- Budgeting
- Free parking
- Employee assistance program
6d
Chef Manager - East Malvern
Regis Aged Care —Malvern East VIC
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Parental leave
- Employee discount
Head Chef
WIDE OPEN ROAD COFFEE —Brunswick VIC
- Full-time
- In-person
- Café
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5d
Head Chef
PEOPLE CAST PTY LTD —Eltham VIC
- $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Associate degree
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Head Chef
Tyga Melbourne —Carnegie VIC
- $79,000 - $80,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Management
- In-person
- Leadership
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3h
Head Chef
Box Seafood Restaurant —Melbourne VIC
- $85,000 - $100,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Cooking
- In-person
- Kitchen experience
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7d
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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11d
Head Chef
Chabela Restaurant and Bar —Thornbury VIC
- Part-time
- Management
- Cooking
- Team management
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Head Chef - Fink, relocate to Byron Bay and lead our 1 Chefs Hat restaurant
Fink Group —Melbourne VIC
- Overtime
- Leadership
- Restaurant experience
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Chef Manager
Infinite Aged Care —Windsor VIC
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Supervising experience
- Leadership
- Health insurance
12d
Head Chef
28 Mason —Newport VIC
- $35 - $40 an hour
- Full-time
- Culinary experience
- Organisational skills
- In-person
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2d
Head Chef
NO FOOD NO GOOD PTY LTD T/A Meat Me Now —Hawthorn VIC
- $80,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
- Kitchen experience
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Head Chef - Shoppingtown Hotel
ALH Hotels —Doncaster VIC
- From $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Employee assistance program
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Head Chef
Compass Group Australia —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Management
- Culinary experience
- Parental leave
6d
Kitchen Opportunities VIC –Cook | Commis Chef | Demi Chef | Chef de Partie | Sous Chef | Head Chef
Australian Venue Co. —Melbourne VIC
- $70,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Management
- Culinary experience
- Employee discount
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Head Chef – Busy Melbourne CBD Pub
Transit Pty Ltd —Melbourne VIC
- Weekend availability
- Bar
- Kitchen
- Kitchen experience
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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
5 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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