Head Chef

Here the hiring manager wants a hands-on Senior Chef or Kitchen Lead to step into the Head Chef job at a busy riverside café in Perth. The menu is breakfast and lunch, so the hours are daytime with no evenings, and being available on weekends is non-negotiable.

To stand out, show that you can run a team through a rush without letting quality, consistency or presentation slip, and give examples of how you have managed food costs, portion control and ordering. Sponsorship by the employer may be available for an exceptional candidate, subject to experience, performance, suitability and applicable visa requirements, so a strong, well-evidenced application matters.

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• Lead the kitchen crew during service
• Coach and support team members as orders come in
• Handle recipe costing and watch menu margins
• Manage overall food costs
• Keep wastage low and portions controlled
• Run ordering, stock rotation and prep
• Oversee daily operations, including food safety and cleanliness

• Chef experience, with the confidence to take charge and lead a team
• Able to keep standards up in a busy kitchen and available on weekends (essential)