Kitchen Manager – High Volume Café
Hyve Café | Bushland Beach
Hyve Café is looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead our fast-paced, high-performing kitchen as our current manager relocates interstate.
Hyve is a busy and well-established café known for our quality food, efficient service, and strong team culture.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in high-volume service environments and takes pride in running an organised, profitable, and well-structured kitchen.
The Role
You will be responsible for the overall management and performance of the kitchen, working closely with ownership to maintain high standards of food quality, efficiency, and profitability.
This position requires someone who is calm under pressure, highly organised, and confident leading a team in a busy service environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations
* Lead, train, and mentor kitchen staff
* Manage staff rostering and labour cost control
* Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency
* Manage stock ordering, inventory, and stock rotation
* Monitor and control food costs, margins, and waste
* Assist with menu planning, costing, and development
* Implement and maintain efficient kitchen systems and workflow
* Ensure strict food safety, hygiene, and WHS compliance
* Work hands-on during service across sections including pass, grill, and cold larder
* Maintain strong communication between kitchen and front-of-house teams
* Oversee kitchen cleaning schedules and equipment maintenance
About You
We are looking for someone who:
* Has strong experience managing a commercial kitchen
* Must have a minimum of 1-2 years of commercial kitchen management experience
* Is confident in rostering, cost control, and stock management
* Can lead a team with clear communication and calm leadership
* Thrives in busy, high-volume service environments
* Takes pride in organisation, systems, and efficiency
* Is hands-on and leads by example during service
Experience in café-style kitchens and high-volume breakfast/lunch service will be highly regarded.
Candidates must have Australian work rights to be eligible for this position.
What We Offer
* A well-established, busy café environment
* A supportive ownership team
* A strong existing team structure
* Competitive salary based on experience
* The opportunity to take ownership of a well-run kitchen and continue building on its success
To Apply:
Please send your resume and a brief introduction outlining your experience to **********@gmail.com