Chef

Location: Nicholls, ACT

Salary: $80,001 - $100,000

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

LMCA GROUP PTY LTD What you'll be doing Developing and costing the menu, including seasonal changes and new dishes, and setting prices with the owners Preparing and cooking Filipino dishes, with a focus on charcoal-grilled and slow-cooked items Writing recipes and setting portion sizes and plating standards, then holding the kitchen to them Ordering stock, dealing with suppliers, and controlling food cost and wastage Supervising kitchen staff, setting the daily prep list, and running the pass during service Training junior cooks and kitchen hands in preparation methods, knife work and dish presentation Rostering kitchen staff to service volumes and managing labour cost Adapting dishes for customer dietary requirements Keeping the kitchen compliant with ACT food safety and hygiene requirements, including temperature records and cleaning schedules Monitoring food quality and customer feedback, and adjusting the menu where dishes aren't working

What we're after A relevant trade qualification (AQF Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery) or an equivalent overseas qualification, or at least three years of full-time experience at chef level Hands-on experience with Filipino or South East Asian cuisine, particularly charcoal and slow-cooking methods Experience running a kitchen rather than working in one, including menu costing, ordering and rostering A track record of supervising and training kitchen staff Current food safety training, or willingness to obtain it before starting Full working rights in Australia Hours and pay Full-time, 38 hours per week. The cafe is open daily 8am to 3pm, so shifts start early for prep and finish after the kitchen closes and the clean-down is done. Weekend work is part of the role.

Northside Garden Cafe is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants with Australian work rights are encouraged to apply. About Company Northside Garden Cafe is a Filipino cafe at 8/39 O'Hanlon

Place, Nicholls. We trade seven days for breakfast and lunch. The menu is built around charcoal-grilled and slow-cooked Filipino dishes, and it changes regularly.

We are looking for a Chef to take charge of the kitchen. Work Type: Full time Salary: $79500-85000 Job Publish: 18-08-2026 Job Expire: 17-09-2026 Apply on: Chef Job here! This job is brought to you by workinitiatives.com.au.