Head Chef

Position: Head Chef

Location: Shop 2, 62–64 Coachwood Crescent, Alfords Point NSW 2234

Salary: $79,423 per annum, plus superannuation

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

About Steaming Mug

Steaming Mug is a community café in Alfords Point, serving all-day breakfast, lunch and

freshly prepared specials. We pride ourselves on quality food, consistent presentation

and friendly customer service.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen operations, oversee food

preparation, maintain food quality standards and manage the kitchen team. The role

also involves contributing to menu development and creating seasonal specials while

ensuring efficient daily kitchen operations.

Some of the key duties and responsibilities are:

? Develop and refine Steaming Mug’s all-day breakfast, lunch and seasonal

specials in consultation with the owner, balancing customer preferences,

ingredient availability and food costs.

? Prepare, cook and oversee the presentation of menu items, ensuring consistent

flavour, portion sizes and quality across all services.

? Lead daily kitchen operations, coordinating food preparation and service to

ensure efficient workflow during busy breakfast and lunch periods.

? Monitor food quality at every stage, from ingredient selection and preparation to

cooking and final presentation.

? Guide, supervise and train kitchen staff in cooking techniques, recipe execution,

portion control and kitchen procedures.

? Manage food supply orders, supplier relationships, stock rotation and inventory to

maintain ingredient freshness and minimise waste.

? Monitor recipe costing, food expenses and labour requirements to support the

café’s operational efficiency and profitability.

? Maintain and enforce food safety, hygiene, allergen management and cleaning

standards in accordance with relevant requirements.

? Coordinate with the owner and front-of-house team to address service

requirements, customer feedback and menu adjustments.

? Maintain an organised, safe and well-equipped kitchen, ensuring equipment

issues and maintenance requirements are addressed promptly.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

? A Certificate IV in Kitchen Management, Commercial Cookery or a related field is

desirable.

? At least 1–2 years of relevant experience in a professional kitchen, with

demonstrated ability to supervise kitchen operations and support or lead kitchen

staff.

? Demonstrated experience preparing breakfast, brunch and lunch menus in a fast-

paced café or commercial kitchen.

? Ability to plan menus, calculate recipe costs, manage stock levels and reduce

food wastage.

? Good understanding of food safety, hygiene practices, temperature control, safe

food storage and allergen management.

? Strong leadership, communication, organisational and time-management

abilities.

? A dependable and professional attitude, with the ability to maintain food quality

and service standards during peak periods.

? Flexibility to work early mornings and weekends as required.

What We Offer

? Full-time employment with an annual salary of $79,423 plus superannuation.

? The opportunity to lead the kitchen and contribute to the development of

Steaming Mug’s breakfast, lunch and seasonal menus.

? Close collaboration with the owner in managing kitchen operations and

maintaining food standards.

? A supportive, customer-focused café environment that values quality food and

welcoming service.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their résumé and a brief cover letter outlining

their qualifications, relevant kitchen leadership experience and availability to

[email protected].

Please use “Head Chef Application” as the email subject line.

We encourage applications from candidates who have the relevant experience, culinary

skills and leadership capabilities to contribute to Steaming Mug’s continued success.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further consideration.