Chef

A highly regarded café is seeking a skilled and passionate Chef to join its culinary team!

SkillQuest Solutions are seeking a qualified and experienced Chef on behalf of our client, a popular café that offers a unique dining experience surrounded by stunning native Australian landscapes, located in Cranbourne, Victoria.

Serving a diverse range of freshly prepared meals, light refreshments and beverages, the café provides a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere for garden visitors, families and tourists. With a strong focus on quality food, friendly service and customer satisfaction, the business is committed to delivering an enjoyable dining experience in a distinctive natural setting.

Position - Chef

Location – Cranbourne, VIC 3977

Salary - $78,000 - $85,000 plus superannuation per annum

Employment Type - Full-time, Permanent

THE ROLE:

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Chef to join a dedicated kitchen team in a unique café setting. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organisational and time-management skills, the ability to coordinate kitchen operations efficiently, and a commitment to preparing and presenting high-quality meals while maintaining consistent food standards and delivering an enjoyable dining experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

·Plan and develop café menus featuring a variety of breakfast, lunch and light meal options, incorporating seasonal produce, native Australian ingredients and customer preferences.

·Prepare and cook a diverse range of café-style dishes, ensuring consistent quality, flavour and presentation.

·Monitor food quality, taste, presentation and portion sizes to maintain high standards across all menu offerings.

·Estimate food and labour costs, manage portion control and minimise wastage to support efficient and cost-effective kitchen operations.

·Order fresh ingredients, monitor stock levels and ensure the appropriate storage and rotation of kitchen supplies.

·Coordinate daily food preparation and cooking activities to ensure efficient kitchen operations during busy breakfast and lunch services.

·Supervise, guide and train kitchen staff in food preparation, cooking techniques, presentation standards and kitchen procedures.

·Collaborate with management to develop seasonal menus, introduce new dishes and enhance existing café offerings.

·Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and WHS requirements, maintaining appropriate food handling and storage practices.

·Maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen environment, ensuring equipment and work areas are properly maintained.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

·Relevant qualification, such as a Diploma of Hospitality Management - Commercial Cookery (or agreed equivalent).

·Minimum of 1 year (preferably more) experience as a Chef in a busy café, restaurant or similar hospitality environment.

·Experience preparing and cooking a diverse range of breakfast, lunch and contemporary Australian café-style dishes, with an ability to incorporate seasonal and native Australian ingredients.

·Demonstrated ability to supervise, guide and train kitchen staff while maintaining high standards of food quality, consistency and teamwork.

·Strong understanding of menu planning, food costing, portion control, stock management, ordering and efficient kitchen operations.

·Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and WHS regulations and procedures.

·Excellent communication, organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to coordinate kitchen activities effectively during busy service periods.

·A positive attitude, strong work ethic and genuine passion for preparing high-quality meals and delivering enjoyable dining experiences.

·Availability to work across weekdays, weekends and public holidays in accordance with the café's daytime trading hours.

· You must have unrestricted working rights to work full time in Australia to be eligible for consideration.

WHAT IS ON OFFER:

·A competitive salary of $78,000 to $85,000 plus superannuation per annum.

·An opportunity to work in a unique and picturesque café setting, offering a diverse range of freshly prepared meals.

·A supportive and collaborative team environment where your culinary expertise, creativity and commitment to quality food are valued.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you meet the above criteria and are ready for your next career move, we welcome your application.

Apply online through this website and attach your most recent resume.

Whilst SkillQuest Solutions appreciates all applications, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.