Cafe 63 Dalby is seeking a skilled and motivated Chef to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced culinary professional who enjoys working in a busy café environment and takes pride in producing fresh, consistent and well-presented meals. Cafe 63 is a well-known café brand recognised for its welcoming atmosphere, quality coffee, generous menu options and friendly customer service. At Cafe 63 Dalby, we are committed to providing customers with freshly prepared meals and a positive dining experience, whether they are visiting for breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee or casual dining with family and friends.
Chef – Cafe 63 Dalby, QLD
Key Responsibilities
· Assist in developing innovative menus while considering food costs, labour costs, seasonal availability, customer preferences, and overall kitchen operations.
· Forecast food and ingredient requirements, monitor stock levels, manage inventory, and arrange ordering of food supplies required for daily kitchen operations.
· Oversee food preparation, cooking, plating, and presentation to ensure all dishes are prepared consistently and meet the required quality standards.
· Work closely with management, kitchen staff, and front-of-house team members to resolve food preparation, service, and operational issues.
· Demonstrate cooking techniques and provide guidance to kitchen staff on food preparation methods, cooking procedures, portion control, and presentation standards.
· Prepare and cook a range of dishes in accordance with menu requirements, recipes, customer orders, and restaurant quality expectations.
· Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, cleanliness, and workplace health and safety regulations within the kitchen and food preparation areas.
· Assist with the selection, training, and supervision of kitchen staff to ensure smooth integration into daily kitchen operations.
· Apply appropriate freezing, storage, preservation, and stock rotation methods to maintain ingredient quality, reduce wastage, and support efficient kitchen operations.
Qualifications and Experience
- At least 3 years of relevant experience as a Chef or in a similar commercial kitchen role.
- An AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma in Commercial Cookery, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or a relevant field.
Hours: 38 hours per week - Full-time
Salary: $75,000 to $85,000 plus superannuation per annum
Personal Attributes
- A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
- Good communication skills with kitchen staff, management and front-of-house team members.
- Reliability, punctuality and a professional approach to work.
- Creativity and willingness to contribute ideas for menu improvement and kitchen efficiency.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Chef looking for a full-time opportunity with Cafe 63 Dalby, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience, qualifications and suitability for the role.
Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
