Pizza Chef / Head Chef – IMAGINATIONATION (Chadstone)
Full-time | Premium Café Inside Australia’s Most Imaginative Play Space
About Us
IMAGINATIONATION is a brand-new, design‑led children's play and learning destination opening soon at Chadstone Shopping Centre. Our café is designed to match the creativity of the space itself — serving simple, beautiful food made with care and precision. We’re about premium execution, not pretence, and we’re looking for a Head Chef or Pizza Chef with serious dough skills and creative flair to lead our kitchen from day one.
About the Role
This is a hands‑on leadership position for a chef who loves fermented doughs, high‑quality produce, and perfectly executed food. You’ll oversee everything from prep to plate — leading the kitchen team to deliver consistent, beautiful, allergen‑free dishes that make both parents and kids happy. You’ll be working with a Moretti Forni deck oven, creating Roman/Detroit‑style square pizzas and house‑baked focaccia, alongside fresh smoothies, açaí bowls, and baked treats.
What You’ll Do
- Lead all kitchen operations with a focus on quality, consistency, and presentation
- Create exceptional focaccia and Roman/Detroit‑style pizzas using fermented doughs
- Manage prep schedules, stock control, and supplier relationships
- Maintain allergen‑free and food safety standards (IMAGINATIONATION is a nut‑free venue)
- Train, motivate, and mentor kitchen staff
- Contribute to menu development and seasonal innovation
What You’ll Bring
- Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Pizza Chef in a premium café, pizzeria, or casual‑fine venue
- Strong technical skills in bread and pizza dough fermentation
- Calm, organised leadership style and a passion for teamwork
- Commitment to excellence and attention to detail
- Solid understanding of food safety and allergen management
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Be part of the first IMAGINATIONATION in Australia – a flagship venue at Chadstone
- Work in a stunning, purpose‑built kitchen with premium equipment
- Enjoy a supportive, creative, and collaborative workplace
- Competitive salary and genuine ownership of your kitchen
- Opportunities to grow as the brand expands nationwide
If you’re ready to build something new and exciting, bring your craft, creativity, and leadership to IMAGINATIONATION — where food, fun, and imagination come together.
Apply now to join our opening team.
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