At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic kitchen team, preparing delicious dishes and managing breakfast service.
- Company: Beanitos', a vibrant café known for fresh ingredients and exceptional service.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, superannuation, paid leave, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Supportive culture with professional development and menu input opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and showcase your culinary skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: 2-3 years cooking experience, strong knife skills, and a positive team-oriented attitude.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 85000 $ per year.
Salary: Starting at $80,000-$85,000 per annum (plus usual awards, benefits and compensation in line with Australian labour regulations)
About Us
Beanitos' is a fast-paced café and restaurant venue specialising in breakfast lunch and dinner service.
We pride ourselves on fresh ingredients, authentic flavours, and exceptional customer service.
Role Overview
We're seeking a skilled Chef to join our kitchen team full time.
You will lead preparation and cooking for our wok-driven lunch/dinner menu and manage breakfast service, ensuring consistent quality, presentation and timely delivery in a busy environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Cook and plate dishes to menu specifications.
- Prepare and execute breakfast menu items (eggs, toasts, pancakes, breakfast bowls, etc.).
- Maintain food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards (HACCP/Food Safety compliance).
- Assist with stock ordering, rotation and inventory control.
- Train and mentor junior kitchen staff; coordinate kitchen workflow during service.
- Contribute to menu development and daily specials.
- Ensure consistent portion control and minimise food waste.
- Work collaboratively with front-of-house to deliver excellent guest experience.
- Selection Criteria / Requirements
- Proven experience as a cook/chef.
- Strong knife skills and ability to work with high-heat wok cooking.
- Knowledge of Australian food safety standards and relevant certifications (or willingness to obtain).
- Ability to work early morning starts, split shifts and weekends as rostered.
- Good communication skills and ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.
- Positive, reliable, team-oriented attitude.
- Minimum 2-3 years experience is required.
- Minimum 1-2 years breakfast cooking experience required.
- Australian work rights essential for this position.
What We Offer
- Competitive starting salary from $80,000 p. a., with adjustments as experience warrants.
- Employment in accordance with relevant Australian awards and workplace laws.
- Superannuation, paid leave entitlements and other statutory benefits.
- Opportunities for professional development, menu input and career progression.
- Supportive team culture and staff meal provisions.
Beanitos' is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.
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Sous Chef & Chef de partie in Melbourne employer: benito Family (aust.) Trust
Beanitos' is an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive team culture and prioritises professional development for its kitchen staff. Located in a vibrant café and restaurant setting, employees enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to contribute creatively to menu development while working with fresh ingredients and authentic flavours. With a commitment to excellence in customer service and a focus on employee growth, Beanitos' offers a rewarding environment for those passionate about culinary arts.
Contact Details:
benito Family (aust.) Trust Recruitment Team
