Senior Chef Growing Cafe Operation, Catering, Home Meals Business $70-75K Performance Bonus Structure Ready to grow your career with an expanding hospitality business? We're seeking an experienced, compliance-focused Chef to join our established cafe as we expand into catering and meal delivery services. This role offers genuine career progression opportunities in a business that's grown consistently for 4 years. About the Opportunity: Established cafe with strong local reputation and expanding operations Growing home meal service and catering division Real growth potential as we scale operations and open a new venue Family-friendly culture where quality, compliance and teamwork matter What You'll Lead: Prepare diverse breakfast, brunch and specialty menu items to our high standards Maintain strict legislative compliance including HACCP principles Ensure all food safety standards, documentation and traceability requirements are met Mentor junior kitchen staff and contribute to training programs Support menu development for cafe and expanding services Collaborate on cost management, inventory control and waste minimisation Help establish and maintain compliant systems for our growing catering operations Essential Requirements: Minimum 5 years commercial kitchen experience Australian work rights (no sponsorship available) Strong knowledge of food safety legislation and HACCP compliance Proven track record in maintaining food safety standards and documentation Experience with breakfast/brunch service and high-volume periods Weekend and early morning availability (6am starts) Strong leadership, mentoring and accountability mindset Commitment to cleanliness, organization and professional standards What We Offer: Competitive salary $70-75K performance-based bonus structure Clear career progression path as business expands Opportunity to shape new service offerings and compliance systems Work with quality, seasonal ingredients Supportive team environment with long-term staff Professional development opportunities Convenient Clayfield location near public transport We Value: Accountability and ownership of kitchen standards Proactive approach to compliance and documentation Team collaboration and positive leadership Commitment to minimising waste and maximising efficiency
