The Laneway Cafe is looking for a full-time chef to join our team in Caringbah, NSW. This is a full-time position with a competitive award‑based wage. We are a growing family‑owned and run company which will be adding a third venue in April. We are looking for a hardworking, friendly chef to join our talented kitchen team.
Roles and Responsibilities- Design and develop menus ensuring consistency and creativity.
- Standardise recipes for uniform quality and portion sizes.
- Manage and train your team, assist with rostering and duty allocation.
- Oversee daily kitchen operations for efficiency.
- Monitor inventory levels and maintain kitchen equipment, arranging for repairs or replacements where necessary.
- Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation.
- Gather and respond to customer feedback, making necessary adjustments.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations.
- Monitor food and labour costs, reducing waste and improving efficiency.
- Develop long‑term strategies for growth and expansion.
- Stay updated with industry trends and make relevant changes.
- Implement sustainable kitchen practices where appropriate, such as reducing waste and sourcing local ingredients.
- At least 1 year of demonstrated experience as a chef, ideally within the hospitality industry.
- Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and presentation.
- Excellent time management and multitasking skills.
- Ability to work well under direction and as part of a team.
- Passion for creating delicious, high‑quality food.
- Current food safety and hygiene certifications.
- Competitive award‑based salary
- Opportunities for career development and skills training
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
If you're ready to join a dynamic team and growing family‑owned business, we'd love to hear from you.
Please email your resume to ***************@gmail.com or follow Seek's steps to apply for the job.
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