Posted 22d ago

Full time Chef

Manuka Cafe Pty Ltd Manly NSW 2095

Contract Full time
Base pay Above avg.
$75,000 - $80,000
Fortnightly

Key points we found

  • Perform daily kitchen operations including food preparation and service.
  • Ensure consistent food quality, presentation and food safety standards.
  • Provide guidance to kitchen staff and coordinate with front-of-house staff.

About Us

Manuka Cafe Pty Ltd operates Bluewater Cafe in Manly, New South Wales, a dine-

in hospitality venue in a high-traffic beachfront area serving local residents and

visitors. The venue operates seven days per week for breakfast, lunch and dinner,

offering café-style and modern Australian meals with Japanese and Vietnamese

influences.

Position Overview

As a Chef, you will perform daily kitchen operations including food preparation and

service, ensuring consistent food quality, presentation and food safety standards in a

fast-paced kitchen environment.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and service requirements using

standard kitchen equipment

Maintain food quality, portion control and presentation standards throughout

preparation and service

Assist with menu updates and seasonal improvements, including preparation

planning and ingredient quantities

Provide guidance to kitchen staff in food preparation, cooking techniques and food

safety practices

Coordinate with front-of-house staff to ensure timely service

Assist with ordering, storage and rotation of ingredients to support daily operations

and minimise wastage

Follow food safety, hygiene and WHS requirements to maintain a clean and safe

kitchen environment

Requirements

+ Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent

+ Minimum 1 year experience as a Chef in a fast-paced kitchen environment

+ Good understanding of food safety and kitchen procedures

+ Ability to work independently and manage service during busy periods

+ Demonstrated leadership and communication skills

+ Reliable and organised with a positive team attitude

+ Availability to work weekends and public holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  1. Employee discount
  2. Free drinks
  3. Free food
  4. Salary packaging

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Skills
COOKING TECHNIQUES
FOOD PREPARATION
FOOD PRESENTATION
FOOD SAFETY
Ingredient Management
KITCHEN PROCEDURES
LEADERSHIP
MENU PLANNING
Reliability and Organisation
TIME MANAGEMENT
Weekend and Public Holiday Availability
WORK INDEPENDENTLY

Licenses & certifications
Certificate IV in commercial cookery

Perks & benefits
EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT
FREE DRINKS
Free Food
Salary packaging

More details
Expiring date
16 Apr 2026
Date posted
17 Mar 2026
Category
Hospo, Tourism & Food Services
Occupation
Food Preparation & Cooking
Contract type
Contract
Work type
Full time
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Accommodation and Food Services
Sector
Privately held company
Desired education level
Vocational or certificate
Work Authorisation
International / Overseas

Manuka Cafe Pty Ltd

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