L'epi Bakery is a well-established artisan bakery group in Canberra, with a strong reputation for quality breads, pastries, and café offerings. We are seeking an experienced Chef to work in the kitchen at our Kambah store. This is a senior position for someone who thrives on creativity, menu development, and running a high-performing kitchen.
What We're Looking For
* Leadership & Experience: A chef with proven experience running a busy kitchen to a high standard.
* Menu Development: Someone with strong knowledge of what works in the industry, who can design menus that balance creativity, cost, and customer demand.
* Breakfast & Sandwich Expertise: Solid experience in breakfast service and innovative sandwich creation.
* Commitment: We want someone who sees this as a long-term role (2+ years) and is ready to grow with us.
* Quality Focus: Someone who can elevate our food offering while keeping it consistent, efficient, and exciting.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage daily kitchen operations.
* Develop, test, and roll out seasonal menus with a focus on breakfast and café-style offerings.
* Create and refine sandwich and breakfast recipes that appeal to our diverse customer base.
* Work closely with management to balance creativity with business objectives.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary package (we are open to higher-end salaries for the right candidate who can deliver results).
* The opportunity to take creative ownership of a well-loved bakery café kitchen.
* A supportive team culture and management that values innovation and long-term commitment.
* Stability: this is not a short-term role – we're looking for someone to be with us for years to come.
About You
* You have at least 3–5 years of experience as a chef in a leadership or high-responsibility role.
* You are passionate about food, particularly breakfast and café menus.
* You understand what customers want, and you know how to adapt recipes to suit both customer tastes and business needs.
* You are highly organised, reliable, and able to run a smooth kitchen.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Employee discount
Work Location: In person