Head Chef - Modern Cafe Venue

About Us:

At Penny for Pound, we pride ourselves on our commitment to freshness and quality. We are looking for a Head Chef who shares our dedication to excellence and innovation. You’ll have the opportunity to work with fresh product baked on site, a team of hospitality professionals, and a state of the art kitchen. We always aim to create a standout dining experience, to keep our customers coming back time and again.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Leading, mentoring, and building a strong, cohesive kitchen team

• Designing a seasonal, modern cafe brunch and lunch menu, updated quarterly to showcase in-season ingredients

• Expanding and executing our 'take-home meal' offerings

• Meeting set labour targets, including hiring and rostering, in line with company guidelines

• Ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction with consistent, high-quality products and timely service

• Following food safety standards and ensuring full compliance.

• Liaising with FOH team, managers, owners, and other relevant shareholders in a professional manner.

• Managing food costings, ordering and stock control to maintain efficiency and minimize waste

What We Offer:

• A modern, up-to-date café and production kitchen equipped to support your culinary vision

• Creative freedom to design seasonal menus and collaborate with our in-house bakery.

• Competitive salary, plus an incentive structure to reward successful result.

• Daytime hours, ensuring work-life balance

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

• User-friendly online platforms for ordering, rostering and wage control

• Free onsite parking

• A friendly, supportive team environment within a successful, established business

About You:

• Proven experience in a similar role with leadership responsibilities

• Sound understanding of key business aspects including, but not limited to, wage %, COGS, Industry Awards (or a willingness to learn)

• Creative, passionate, and detail-oriented, while maintaining a commercially minded approach

• A positive attitude and growth mindset will take you far in this role.

• Skilled in team leadership and development, with a strong customer-focused ethos

• Enthusiastic about Melbourne’s food scene, with an appreciation for quality craftsmanship

• High personal and professional standards with a desire to lead by example

If you’re excited by the opportunity to bring your vision to life at Penny for Pound, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your culinary career with us!