We are seeking a qualified Head-Chef to lead and inspire our existing kitchen team. This is an opportunity to become part of a long-standing northside cafe who has developed an outstanding reputation amongst customers and fellow hospitality professionals for our coffee, food and service.

This position will suit someone looking for a professional and family like atmosphere with daytime hours, a small kitchen team and a supportive employer.

Our team is made up of highly skilled and committed hospitality professionals. We are known for our friendly workplace culture and take great pride in ensuring the wellbeing of our team. We are great at what we do and we also have a great time doing it.

The desired applicant must approach food with passion and creativity to present a rotating seasonal menu and 5+ specials each week.

The position is 5 days a week in the cafe, including weekends. Salary is dependant on experience and qualification.

Position to start early Jan 2019

The successful applicant will:

• Have ambition to grow and challenge both yourself and the team
• Be receptive to learning and adapting to the culture of the business and instilling it throughout your team
• Be able to give strong direction whilst keeping a calm head
• Have a passion for serving high quality; locally sourced produce combined with incredible presentation skills
• Have an excitement for exploring new techniques and a desire to grow and develop the dining experience
• Have full responsibility for the attitude, productivity and performance of the kitchen team
• Have exceptional attention to detail
• Have experience in controlling food costs, budgeting and rostering
• Be responsible for controlling food costs, budgeting and rostering their kitchen team
• Have exceptional organisational and time management skills
• Be interested in and have an understanding of the breakfast and lunch culture in Melbourne
• Have a desire to join a small team of highly enthusiastic hospitality professionals who treat each other as family
• Have a can do attitude and take feed back well