Chef / Sous Chef

We’re looking to expand our team, with multiple roles available depending on preferences and experience. We are a small café/restaurant with an ethos of delivering high quality food using exceptional produce in an accessible and casual environment. During the day, we operate as a café and also offer a variety of take-home meals at high volume. On Friday and Saturday evenings, we offer a small boutique produce-led restaurant catering to 20 covers at a time – with high quality fish and chips also available for takeaway. In this role you will be chefing a wide variety of food which keeps it interesting! From seasonal tapas style share plates with wine pairings to weekly take-home meals and café specials (no poached eggs). There is opportunity for career growth, and creative input into the menu. Our team is small – we keep it that way to ensure that everyone on board is able to acquire the hours that they require. We focus on team culture to foster a positive, fun and happy working environment. Casual, part-time, full-time roles available, dependent on preference and experience. This is an ongoing role for the right candidate/s (i.e. not just a seasonal role) Roles available: Chef De Partie Sous Chef Apprentice Chef (3rd year) Minimum Requirements: Passion for farm grown seasonal produce Ability to use initiative and time management during prep and service Ability to maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene Strong knife skillset Working with an efficient sense of urgency Have an even and calm temperament and a sense of humour Keen eye for detail with emphasis on dish presentation Ability to maintain consistency in food standards Understanding of food related health and safety procedures to protect the health, safety and welfare of customers and employees Reliable, and capable of working both in a team and autonomously. Additional expectations for Sous Chef: Provide training and mentorship to junior kitchen staff Ability to menu plan, cost food items appropriately, and be autonomous in managing, ordering and rotating stock Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in similar role. Benefits: Competitive salary – you will be paid for all hours worked (no ‘time in lieu’ or unpaid overtime) Opportunities for career progression and skills development Flexible work arrangements and a supportive team environment A supportive and friendly workplace Work with fresh, quality local produce Chef- owned and operated, so your skill set will be highly valued, appreciated and recognised. We are unfortunately unable to offer sponsorship (457 visa) employment pathways at this time. Website: https://www.tulumstore.com.au Instagram: @tulumstorebalnarringbeach Please feel free to alternatively apply via email: gmail.com

Location: Mornington, Victoria, AU

Posted Date: 11/16/2025