Chef – Full Time

OLEA Café Bar Bistro (OLEA GROUP PTY LTD t/a OLEA CAFE BAR BISTRO ) is a vibrant European-Australian venue located in Lindfield, offering elevated local dining inspired by Italian and Spanish flavours. With a strong focus on generous hospitality, warm service, and connection to the community, we welcome our customers not as guests, but as family.

We are currently seeking a passionate and experienced Chef to join our team on a full-time basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays

• Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services

• Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, including food and ingredients

• Collaborate with the Head Chef and Restaurant Manager to plan and develop recipes and menus, considering seasonal availability and customer demand

• Supervise and instruct cooks and kitchen staff in food preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of dishes

• Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure compliance with operational standards

• Manage stock ordering, stock rotation, and wastage control, and assist with purchasing and pricing of goods within budget

• Train and supervise kitchen staff to ensure consistent food quality and operational efficiency

• Assist in managing food costs and labour costs

• Perform rostering and shift management duties

• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety (OH&S), HACCP guidelines, and food safety standards

• Monitor sanitation practices and maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• At least 1 year of experience in a similar Chef role

• Relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent

• Strong communication and team management skills

• Experience managing food safety procedures and documentation

• Rostering and stock ordering experience

• Sound understanding of OH&S and food safety requirements

• Excellent organisational and time management skills

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure

• A calm and professional attitude during busy service periods

• Availability to work weekends, public holidays, and rotating shifts

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

This is a full-time position based in Lindfield, NSW.

If you are passionate about quality food, hospitality, and working in a supportive team environment, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with your resume and cover letter and email to ***********************