Chef

Join our Food by WHSmith team as a full-time Chef and exhibit your culinary expertise in a vibrant kitchen!

This is a sociable Monday – Friday position!

• Conveniently located next to St Leonards Station
• Full time salaried position (Monday – Friday 6am – 2:30pm). 
• Paid Public holidays off & a 2 week close over Christmas

About WHSmith Australia

WHSmith is a historic British retailer focusing on news, books, and convenience, and more recently Café operations across Australia. Our retail stores are located in some of the busiest and most exciting airports in the country, and our food sites in some of the busiest hospitals. Both provide a dynamic and fast-paced work environment that is perfect for driven individuals who thrive on a challenge. Our company values are Value our People, Drive for Results, Customer Focus & Accountability. As such, we are looking for enthusiastic and energetic individuals who share our passion for delivering exceptional customer service and who are committed to helping our business grow and succeed.  

About the Position

As a Chef at the SoHo café operated by Food by WHSmith, you'll need to be able to operate in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Be comfortable multitasking to ensure that our customers receive the highest level of service and quality food offering.

You will also be responsible for a variety of tasks, including: 

• Pre-service kitchen preparation
• Working as part of a team to prepare for breakfast/lunch service and present menu items to the Food by WHSmith standards.
• Maintaining Workplace Health Safety (WHS) compliance and HACCP standards.
• Collaborating with the multi-site head chef to develop the menu offering. 
• Responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen.
• Assume responsibility of all kitchen duties, ordering and compliance.

*This is a full-time salaried position, located at our SoHo St Leonards site. You will be required to work Monday – Friday from 6am to 2:30pm.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following:

• Ideally Trade qualified and a minimum of 2 years kitchen experience (producing breakfast items, sandwiches, Hot dishes, and salads.
• Food Safety Supervisor certification (not essential)
• Experience managing stock control and costs.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both autonomously & as part of a team.
• An interest in food and beverage, and an eye for detail!

If you have a strong passion for creating and delivering outstanding food and seek a chance to enhance and nurture your hospitality abilities in a bustling setting, we encourage you to apply today!

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

WHSmith is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment. We recognise the importance of equity in all that we do, as well as promoting a culture of inclusion through our policies, procedures and working practices. If you have any support requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application, so we can assist you appropriately during the recruitment process. 

* Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.