Head Cafe Chef
Brighton Beach House
Listing Description
Description
Looking for a fresh start in the new year? We’re after a Sous Chef / Kitchen Team Leader to run the ship in our sunny beachside café with a killer brunch game, mouth-watering cabinet food, and a relaxed shared-plates dinner service (only one night a week — we’re not running a nightclub).
You’ll lead a tight crew of 4 cooks and dishwasher, and work with the owner to keep menus fresh and on point (seasonal updates twice a year). Events and private functions are a growing part of what we do — if you’ve got catering flair, even better.
What You’ll Be Stirring Up:
Running daily kitchen ops like a pro
Overseeing brunch, cabinet, and evening service (shared plates only)
Creating function + event catering menus
Doing food costings, recipes, and online ordering
Keeping us squeaky clean with food safety & hygiene
Bringing ideas to the table for menu changes and improvements
What You Bring to the Pass: Solid café leadership experience
Great food instincts and plate pride
Cost control + stock skills that don’t need hand-holding
Confident with a mouse (the computer kind)
Calm when it’s chaos, nice to be around when it’s not
We’re Open: 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays)
One dinner service a week (Fridays)
Functions, Events catering
We work hard, laugh often, and cook bloody good food
This is a great step up for a sous or a solid gig for someone who's already run their own cafe kitchen. Come join a venue where ideas are welcome, the food matters, and the team isn’t full of egos.
Apply now and let’s have a yarn. Start Jan 2026.
Application details
Apply online for this role or contact Scot Toon for more information.
