Maze Cafe & Larder is recruiting for an experienced, capable, hands-on Chef or talented Cook for our incredible venue within The Mill Markets, Daylesford VIC. Apply now to be part of our dynamic team.

Requirements for this role:

Qualified chef preferred, or 4+ years of relevant work experience required for this role

This is a part-time or full-time position ideally, working 4-5 days per week including most weekends.

Looking for candidates who are available to work:

Shifts vary between the hours of 8:30am - 5:30pm - no early starts or late finishes, hospo bliss!

The cafe is open 7 days per week, 364 days per year - Hello Public Holiday rates!

Strong operational, organisational, and problem-solving skills

A passion for the hospitality industry and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences

This role is for you if you are a natural leader who loves:

being part of an amazing team giving customers an experience they’ll absolutely rave about,

working in an open plan large kitchen with all the bits and bobs

delivering on high standards of excellence, presentation, cleanliness, attention to detail and procedures that work consistently,

bringing a ‘can do’, welcoming, fun attitude to our space, it's contagious

contributing to a cohesive, positive and productive workplace where all employees are respected, appreciated, and motivated to uphold the company’s values and objectives.

help drive the continual improvement plan, bring ideas, test new recipes, bounce off each other, learn new skills,

thriving in a fast paced, bustling, dynamic environment – bored with the ho-hum, you love a busy, buzzing place

The Role:

The Chef position is a dynamic, experienced and enthusiastic person who will bring positivity and growth to our team and ensure the smooth operation of our high-performing cafe. The Chef will be responsible for but not limited to kitchen service, food preparation, stock control, adhering to hygiene and health practices and customer service ensuring quality and consistency in our products and services. The role requires excellent leadership skills, industry knowledge and best practices and skills to drive business success in a fast-paced environment. This position requires exceptional communication, people skills and organisational skills. The Chef will work collaboratively with all colleagues particularly the back of house team, and with supervisors and managers to aid the growth of the business through strategic marketing and sales initiatives as well as being a key driver in reducing costs and improving efficiencies.

About Maze:

The cafe was established in 2021 by mother-daughter duo who had a successful cafe in Melbourne prior for 8 years. Set within the amazing Mill Markets, foot traffic is constant with strong local support and being a popular tourist destination.

Maze Cafe offers a full dine menu, ready-made savouries for on-the-go, house made sweets selection and even our own retail produce collection of jams, pickles and chutneys. Freshness and local produce is at the heart of what we do. We are a quality over quantity kind of place where the food is honoured and service is top notch. Speed is critical to get customers back shopping at the Markets, but our food is never compromised.

The important and exciting role will see you working closely with the managers and the hands-on owners. Be part of venue that welcomes 2000+ on weekends!