Arno Deli at 181 King Street has built its reputation on one thing done exceptionally well - the sandwich. We're a tight, quality-driven operation and we're looking for a Head Chef who shares that obsession with getting the fundamentals right, every single day.
Working closely with the management team, you'll be the guardian of our product quality — making sure every ingredient, every preparation, and every item that leaves the kitchen meets the high standard our loyal customers expect. This isn't about reinventing the wheel; it's about mastering it.
Get your nights back.
If you've spent years finishing service at midnight, this is a different kind of kitchen. Arno Deli operates on daytime hours - most days you'll be done by 4pm. That means evenings with your family, time to pursue your own interests, and a sustainable rhythm that lets you bring your best to work every morning. Great food doesn't have to cost you your life outside it.
What you'll do
- Lead day-to-day kitchen operations
- Manage, mentor and roster kitchen staff
- Maintain impeccable standards of cleanliness and organisation
- Ensure food safety compliance at all times
- Oversee stock control, ordering and waste minimisation
- Uphold and protect the quality of our core sandwich offering
- Work directly with the owner on recipes, specs and standards
- Train staff on consistent preparation and presentation
- Identify and recommend incremental improvements to the product
What we're looking for
- 2+ years experience in a senior kitchen role
- Background in café, deli or fresh food environments
- A genuine craft mentality - pride in the basics done brilliantly
- Proven ability to lead and develop a small kitchen team
- Knowledge of food costs and kitchen admin
- Current Food Safety Supervisor certificate
- Reliable, punctual and detail-obsessed
- Comfortable working closely with a hands-on owner
