Head Chef

Head Chef – BAKE’D Merrylands

Location: Merrylands, Sydney NSW
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive salary package based on experience

About BAKE’D Sydney

BAKE’D Sydney is a growing hospitality brand known for its premium all-day breakfast, brunch, specialty coffee and signature desserts.

We are looking for an experienced, passionate and hands-on Head Chef to lead our kitchen team at BAKE’D Merrylands.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong kitchen leader who thrives in a busy café environment and wants to grow with an expanding hospitality group.

About the Role

As Head Chef, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, efficient service and strong kitchen performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a busy breakfast and brunch kitchen.
• Ensure consistency in food quality, presentation and portion control.
• Supervise, train and develop kitchen staff.
• Manage food preparation, kitchen workflow and service efficiency.
• Monitor food costs, stock levels, ordering and wastage.
• Manage kitchen rosters and labour productivity.
• Maintain high food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Ensure compliance with company recipes, procedures and operational standards.
• Work closely with café management to achieve operational targets.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and ensure a safe working environment.

About You

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef or Senior Chef.
• Strong breakfast and brunch café experience is essential.
• Experience managing a high-volume kitchen.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong understanding of food costing, stock control and labour management.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Passion for food quality, consistency and presentation.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Availability to work weekends and public holidays as required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package based on experience.
• Full-time, stable employment.
• Opportunity to lead the kitchen at BAKE’D Merrylands.
• Supportive management team.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• Career progression within a growing hospitality group.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and experienced Head Chef with a passion for breakfast and brunch, we would love to hear from you.

Apply through Indeed with your resume and details of your relevant experience.

Join BAKE’D Sydney and be part of our growing team!

Pay: $80,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person