Head Chef - Cafe
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Do you want a career that means more? At Anglicare Sydney, we bring care, quality and connection together to support people at every stage of life.
For more than 170 years, Anglicare has supported older people through dignity, practical care and meaningful experiences. As part of our evolving For Life service model at Warriewood Brook, we are enhancing dining experiences that bring residents together and support wellbeing through high‑quality food and service.
Our café and hospitality services is a key part of daily life in the village — and this Head Chef role leads that experience.
Your Opportunity
Full Time | Warriewood (38 hours per week)
Must be available: Saturdays, Thursday night and 3 other week days.
As Head Chef, you’ll lead the café and village catering operations, ensuring food quality, service consistency and efficient kitchen management.
You’ll play a key role in shaping menus, leading a small team and delivering an experience where meals are more than food — they are moments of connection for residents and guests.
This role is ideal for a hands‑on leader who enjoys ownership, thrives in a dynamic environment and is motivated by delivering consistent, high‑quality outcomes.
In this role, you will:
Lead kitchen operations across café and village catering services
Manage ordering, stock control and supplier relationships
Plan menus and develop weekly specials aligned to resident preferences
Supervise and support one casual chef and kitchen staff
Ensure consistent food quality, presentation and service standards
Monitor costs, minimise waste and manage kitchen budgets
Maintain food safety, hygiene and compliance (HACCP & WHS)
Contribute to a positive, team‑focused kitchen culture
What You’ll Bring
You’re a capable and people‑focused Head Chef who combines strong kitchen leadership with a genuine commitment to service.
You know how to balance quality, cost and efficiency while creating a welcoming environment for both residents and team members.
You’ll bring:
Experience in a Head Chef or senior kitchen leadership role
Strong skills in stock control, ordering and cost management
Experience planning menus and delivering consistent food offerings
Confidence leading and developing small teams
Sound knowledge of kitchen operations, food safety and compliance
Flexibility to work weekdays, weekends and Thursday nights
Certificate in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
Ideally, you’ll also bring:
Experience in aged care, retirement living or café environments
An understanding of service environments where customer experience is key
A passion for creating food experiences that bring people together
Why Anglicare Sydney?
At Anglicare, you’ll do work that has real impact — creating positive daily experiences for residents through great food and service.
You’ll enjoy:
Salary packaging to increase your take‑home pay
Stable, full‑time role with consistent hours
Supportive team and leadership environment
Ongoing development opportunities
Discounts across 400+ retailers
Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport
Are you ready for a career that means more?
Click Apply to submit your application. All applicants will receive a response.
Anglicare Sydney welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and from people of all backgrounds, abilities and experiences.
Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.
Application Close Date: June 26, 2026