Cafe Chef Supervisor

2 days ago


Northern QLD, Australia TAFE Queensland Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

About TAFE Queensland

TAFE Queensland is proud to be 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 been named the Large Training Provider of the Year at the prestigious 2024 Australian Training Awards. Our training is delivered to students and apprentices 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.

By working at TAFE Queensland, you can be part of 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 efficient 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 Cafe.
  • Supervise highly efficient staff including casual staff and hospitality work placement students across the Region's Café through coordinating, monitoring and delegating duties to ensure the highest quality and consistency of product standards and services.
  • Monitor sales and profit plans, control cost of goods, inventory levels, labour, supply and other expenses.
  • Implement and maintain procedures for the effective and efficient operation of Cafe.
  • Carry out a range of activities related to the operation of the Cafe including menu planning, ordering of food, food storage, food 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 successful operation of the Region's Cafe.
  • 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 the requirements of Workplace, Health and Safety legislation.
  • Maintain standards in kitchen and food preparation areas, commensurate with those expected of a Café (Food) environment and in accordance with hygiene regulations.
  • Ensure day to day activities align with sound business operations.
  • Contribute to continuous improvements in business processes and practices.

How you will be assessed

The ideal applicant will be someone who has the following key capabilities:

  1. Sound leadership, interpersonal and supervisory skills to lead a diverse team in an environment that is governed by administrative systems, practices and processes, particularly in relation to liaising and negotiating with a diverse range of internal and external clients.
  2. Demonstrated technical knowledge of, and skills in quality food production and presentation in a restaurant and café environment.
  3. Proven record in executing and increasing sales and controlling costs.
  4. Understands the work environment and applies knowledge of safety and hygiene in kitchen and food preparation areas.
  5. Displays the initiative, attitude and ability to thrive within a dynamic, challenging 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 industry 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.  When submitting your application, please ensure you provide the following:

  • A detailed resume;
  • A cover letter that outlines your known skills, abilities, knowledge and experience in response to the "How you will be assessed" criteria above (maximum of 2 pages in total); and
  • The contact details for two referees (one of whom is 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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