ABOUT US
Born in Australia, loved around the world.
At Cotton On, we know good style goes well beyond what's in your wardrobe. We're here to inspire, spark joy and bolster self-expression and creativity. We want our community to feel seen, heard and celebrated, and as a brand, we want to use our voice to make a positive difference in people's lives.
We're playfully rebellious and always optimistic. Join our world and let's do good things together.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you an established chef looking for your next role, leading a fast-paced and innovative kitchen team with a global fashion business? Then we have just what you're looking for in the world's best workplace café
We have an exciting opportunity for a Head Chef to join the team at The Beckley, our in-house café. You will lead the kitchen and food operations by delivering high quality food service, leadership of the broader kitchen team and deliver exceptional customer experiences. Key responsibilities of the role include:
* Leadership and development of the kitchen team, including recruitment
* Obsessed with customer needs
* Menu development, innovation and delivery, weekly
* Budget management and delivery
* Inventory management – ordering and stocktake control
* Food preparation, delivery and kitchen operating rhythm, including impeccable platting standards and consistency
* Internal catering for events and team connects
* Housekeeping and maintenance of kitchen supplies
* Health and safety as a top priority
This role is Monday to Friday.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
* Minimum 5 years' experience in a fast-paced volume café or similar
* Strong menu development skills
* Knowledge of various cooking methods and procedures
* Time management skills with ability to work well under pressure and high volumes
* Proven experience leading a team
* Ability to be creative and think on your feet
* Can do attitude and willing to take on any challenge
* Ability to innovate ideas from TikTok to the menu
* Ability to work together with Front of House team to drive results
BENEFITS
* Competitive salary
* Flexible working options & people-first leave initiatives
* Access to our world-class Support Centre, with an in-house restaurant & state-of-the-art wellness centre featuring free gym & holistic health services
* Subsidised onsite childcare centre
* 50% off our Brands | Cotton On, Cotton On Body, Cotton On Kids, Rubi Shoes, Typo, Factorie & Supre
* 24/7 Wellness support – mental health, relationships, family + more
* Local & Global career growth
* Discounts for you & your family – medical, travel, financial + more
* Performance & Peak incentives to reward + recognise our team
* Returnity - Paid program for new parents heading back to work
* Bring your dog to work
* Recognition, team connection moments & more
Cotton On's purpose is to make a positive difference in people's lives. Born in Australia, Cotton On is a global fashion and lifestyle retailer with eight brands across 22 countries and 1,500 stores. Powered by 20,000 team members, who together with our customers, are making a positive impact through one life-changing Foundation. Taking their Aussie lifestyle to the world and delivering Good along the way, Cotton On brands offer youthful fashion and lifestyle products across women's, men's, kids, body, accessories and stationery.
We are proud of our diverse global workforce of 20,000 team members from countless nationalities, and we strongly welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply with us.
We are focused on bringing more voices, experiences and backgrounds to our workforce as we drive diverse and inclusive outcomes for our team and our customers.
If you have any individual needs in order to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at so we may support you in completing the job application process.