Head Chef
JobFinder · Perth, WA · Full-time
- Salary: Discussed at interview
- Location: Perth, WA
- Type: Full-time
- Visa: Employer sponsored
- Category: Hospitality
Job description
Head Chef wanted for a busy riverside café in Perth, WA, leading the kitchen on daytime hours only.
This is a full-time position in Perth, Australia, also listed as Senior Chef or Kitchen Lead. The café opens for breakfast and lunch, so there are no evening shifts. Weekends are part of the roster and you must be free for them.
You run the team on the pass, control costs and stock, and keep quality and presentation consistent. Sponsorship from the employer may be available for an exceptional candidate, subject to their experience, suitability, performance and applicable visa requirements.
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Key responsibilities
- Lead the kitchen team through each service
- Support cooks and kitchen staff on the line
- Cost recipes and protect menu margins
- Keep food costs under control
- Cut wastage and check portion sizes
- Order, rotate and prep stock
- Oversee daily kitchen operations, food safety and cleanliness
Requirements
- Chef experience and the confidence to take charge of a team and lead it
- Can maintain standards in a busy kitchen, with weekend availability essential
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