Chef - Full Time
- Plan and prepare menus in consultation with management.
- Oversee kitchen operations and maintain food safety standards.
- Train and supervise kitchen staff, including apprentices and junior cooks.
Chef - Full Time
Esperance, WA, Full Time, Hospitality
Vacancy Listing Dates 25/08/2026 to 22/09/2026
Please Quote Reference Number 18277
- Skilled, full-time Chef
- $79,499 - $85,000 per annum, plus superannuation
- Esperance, WA location
About Us
Seaside Café & Restaurant is a well-established dining venue in Castletown, Esperance, known for fresh, locally-sourced seafood and coastal-inspired cuisine. We are seeking an experienced, passionate Chef to join our kitchen team and help deliver high-quality food and dining experiences to our local and visiting customers.
About the Role
We are looking for a skilled, full-time Chef to plan and prepare menus, cook and present dishes, and oversee kitchen operations. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who takes pride in food quality, consistency, and kitchen management.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Planning menus in consultation with management, taking into account customer preferences, local produce availability, and dietary requirements
- Estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies
- Discussing food preparation with kitchen and waitstaff to ensure high standards
- Preparing, seasoning and cooking food, including seafood, meat and vegetarian dishes
- Monitoring the quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
- Overseeing kitchen operations, rostering and coordinating activities of kitchen staff
- Maintaining food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety standards in line with regulatory requirements
- Training and supervising kitchen staff, including apprentices and junior cooks
- Maintaining kitchen equipment and ensuring proper storage of food supplies
Selection Criteria:
- Trade qualification as a Chef (Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery) or equivalent relevant experience
- Minimum 1-2 years' relevant experience in a commercial kitchen environment
- Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
- Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced hospitality environment, including weekends and public holidays as required
Remuneration
$79,499 - $85,000 per annum (pro rata not applicable - full-time), plus superannuation, commensurate with skills and experience.
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