Chef – Busso Beach Café

Are you a passionate and experienced Chef ready to lead a busy café kitchen in a vibrant Busselton Beach Resort environment?

We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Chef to oversee the daily kitchen operations of our busy café, delivering exceptional food and service to our guests. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced a la carte environment and enjoys leading a team.

About the Role

Reporting to the Resort Manager, the Lead Chef will be responsible for managing all aspects of kitchen operations, including food preparation, menu development, stock control, team leadership, and maintaining high food safety standards.

This role requires flexible availability, including weekends and public holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen and food service operations

• Prepare and present high-quality café meals and daily specials

• Develop and update menus with seasonal and creative offerings

• Lead, train, roster, and supervise kitchen staff

• Maintain high standards of food quality, portion control, and presentation

• Manage stock ordering, inventory, and supplier relationships

• Monitor food costs and minimise wastage

• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and workplace health & safety requirements

• Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment

• Work collaboratively with the Café Manager and front-of-house team to deliver excellent customer service

• Contribute to operational planning and continuous improvement initiatives

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience as a Lead Chef in a café or restaurant with 80+ seats and takeaway operations across 7 days

• Strong leadership and team management skills

• Excellent organisational and time management abilities

• Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen operations

• Experience working in a fast-paced a la carte environment

• A creative and innovative approach to menu planning and food presentation

• A professional, reliable, and customer-focused attitude

• Relevant culinary qualifications

• Minimum Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

• Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

• Current First Aid Certificate

What We Offer

• Supportive team environment

• Opportunity to showcase creativity and leadership

• Work within a dynamic resort café setting

• Competitive remuneration based on experience

• Ongoing career development opportunities

If you are passionate about quality food, leadership, and delivering outstanding dining experiences, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume and cover letter.