CHEF

OLEA Cafe Bar Bistro is a vibrant European-Australian venue located in Lindfield, offering

elevated local dining inspired by Italian and Spanish flavours. With a strong focus on

generous hospitality, warm service, and connection to the community, we welcome our

customers not as guests, but as family.

We are currently seeking a passionate and experienced Chef to join our team on a full-time

basis.

Key Responsibilities:

. Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays

. Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery

of services

. Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, including food and ingredients

. Collaborate with the Head Chef and Restaurant Manager to plan and develop recipes and

menus, considering seasonal availability and customer demand

. Supervise and instruct cooks and kitchen staff in food preparation, cooking, garnishing, and

presentation of dishes

. Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure compliance with operational

standards

. Manage stock ordering, stock rotation, and wastage control, and assist with purchasing and

pricing of goods within budget

. Train and supervise kitchen staff to ensure consistent food quality and operational

efficiency

. Assist in managing food costs and labour costs

. Perform rostering and shift management duties

. Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety (OH&S), HACCP guidelines, and

food safety standards

. Monitor sanitation practices and maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment

To be considered for this role, you must have:

. At least 1 year of experience in a similar Chef role

. Relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent

. Strong communication and team management skills

. Experience managing food safety procedures and documentation

. Rostering and stock ordering experience

. Sound understanding of OH&S and food safety requirements

. Excellent organizational and time management skills

. Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure

. A calm and professional attitude during busy service periods

. Availability to work weekends, public holidays, and rotating shifts

. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

This is a full-time position based in Lindfield, NSW.

If you are passionate about quality food, hospitality, and working in a supportive team

environment, we would love to hear from you.