HEAD CHEF, CAFE SIA, GAWLER, S.A.

$85K

Café Sia Gawler is an established, family-owned café and restaurant are looking for a Head chef to start ASAP!
Known for its modern menu, welcoming environment, and strong community connection, Café Sia prides itself on delivering high-quality food and service while embracing current food trends and locally sourced produce wherever possible.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Kitchen Operations & Food Quality

· Oversee the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, ensuring efficient service and consistent food quality

· Ensure all food prepared and served meets Café Sia’s standards for presentation, taste, and portion control

· Develop, review, and update menus in collaboration with management, including costing and pricing

· Implement and oversee monthly and seasonal specials

· Monitor food preparation, storage, and stock rotation in accordance with food safety requirements

2. Food Safety, Hygiene & Compliance

· Ensure compliance with the Food Act 2001 (SA) and relevant food safety standards

· Maintain current food safety knowledge and ensure staff are trained and compliant

· Enforce correct food handling, storage, labelling, and rotation procedures
· Ensure correct and safe use of chemicals and cleaning products

· Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment at all times

3. Leadership & Staff Management

· Lead, mentor, and supervise all kitchen staff

· Foster a positive, respectful, and productive workplace culture

· Ensure staff are rostered appropriately in line with operational needs and fatigue management principles

· Organise staff breaks in accordance with applicable awards and legislation

· Conduct staff training, performance feedback, and support development where required

· Attend and contribute to staff and management meetings

4. Rostering, Budgeting & Cost Control

· Prepare and manage kitchen rosters in line with labour budgets and business requirements

· Monitor food costs, wages, and wastage to support profitability

· Place and manage supplier orders, ensuring value for money and quality control

· Check deliveries for accuracy, quality, and compliance with purchase orders

· Minimise food waste and manage leftovers in a safe and efficient manner

For more information on this property please visit www.cafesia.com.au

To apply, please forward your current resume with 3 current referees and a cover letter introducing yourself please, to adrian@cheffingaround.com.au or ring Adrian Grant on 0401 641 918 for more information.

Good luck!