Overview
Do you have a passion for and expertise as a Chef? We have an opportunity for a Café Chef Supervisor to join our team.
About TAFE Queensland TAFE Queensland is the largest and most experienced Vocational Education and Training provider in the State. For more than 140 years, TAFE Queensland has delivered practical and industry-relevant training to provide students with the skills and experience they need to build lifelong careers. TAFE Queensland has been named the Large Training Provider of the Year at the 2024 Australian Training Awards. Our training is delivered on-site, online, in the workplace, or on-campus to give people the skills they need to enrich their communities, support their industries, and strengthen their local economies. Working at TAFE Queensland places you in a highly experienced workforce closely connected with their industries and dedicated to delivering best practices and innovative training.
Your Opportunity
As the Café Chef Supervisor you will provide quality products and services within the Region’s Café through the effective and effective use of resources in relation to all aspects of the Café. You will also provide leadership, direction and supervision to Café staff and hospitality work placement students. This position reports to the Director, Educational Delivery Services & Arts. This is a Permanent, Full-Time opportunity. The position will be based primarily at the Pimlico campus, Townsville, however you may be required to perform work at other TAFE Queensland campuses.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain procedures for the effective and efficient operation of the Region’s Café.
- Supervise staff including casual staff and hospitality work placement students across the Region’s Café, coordinating, monitoring and delegating duties to ensure high quality and consistency of product standards and services.
- Monitor sales and profit plans, control cost of goods, inventory levels, labour, supply and other expenses.
- Carry out a range of activities related to the operation of the Café including menu planning, ordering of food, food storage, presentation, or as directed by the Portfolio Manager.
- Undertake all aspects of food preparation and cooking to ensure the provision of quality products and services to the standard expected for the region’s café.
- Liaise with administrative and teaching staff, reservations and function coordinators regarding the organisation, preparation and catering opportunities.
- Maintain systems and work practices that ensure adherence to Workplace Health and Safety legislation.
- Maintain standards in kitchen and food preparation areas, commensurate with those expected of a Café environment and in accordance with hygiene regulations.
- Ensure day-to-day activities align with sound business operations and contribute to continuous improvements in business processes and practices.
How You Will Be Assessed
The ideal applicant will have the following key capabilities:
- Sound leadership, interpersonal and supervisory skills to lead a diverse team in a structured environment, including liaising with a diverse range of internal and external clients.
- Demonstrated technical knowledge of, and skills in quality food production and presentation in a restaurant and café environment.
- Proven track record in executing and increasing sales and controlling costs.
- Understanding of safety and hygiene in kitchen and food preparation areas.
- Initiative, positive attitude and ability to thrive in a dynamic and changing environment.
Mandatory Requirements
- Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery
- Current Food Safety Certificate (SITXFSA005 or SITXFS006 or SITSS00069)
Note: Proof of qualifications and currency/experience to be provided at interview.
Highly Desirable Requirements
- TAE40122 – Certificate IV in Training and Assessment; or equivalent
How To Apply
If you’re interested in this role, click the Apply button to submit your application via the TAFE Queensland Recruitment Portal. Please provide:
- A detailed resume;
- A cover letter outlining your skills, abilities, knowledge and experience in response to the “How you will be assessed” criteria (maximum 2 pages);
- Contact details for two referees (one being your current supervisor).
Closing date: 29 September 2025
Job Reference Number: TQ
For Further Information, Please Contact: Alan Beggs, Educational Team Leader - Business Food & Salon Services
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📌 Cafe Chef Supervisor
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Townsville