Chef
Position: Chef
Business name: La Vie en Rose
Location: Noosa, QLD
Employment: Full-time, permanent
Salary: $70,000 – $80,000 per annum
La Vie en Rose is a vibrant French café located on beautiful
Gympie Terrace in Noosa. We’re known for our authentic sweet crêpes, savoury
buckwheat galettes, croque-monsieur, fresh salads, rustic French breakfasts,
house-made pastries, and seasonal chef’s specials. With a loyal local following
and busy tourist trade, we pride ourselves on quality food and warm
hospitality. We are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Chef to join
our growing team.
About the Role
The Chef will be responsible for planning, preparing, and cooking
French-inspired dishes across breakfast, lunch, and occasional special events.
You’ll be working with fresh ingredients to produce traditional and modern
French offerings including:
- Sweet
crêpes with fillings like house-made salted caramel, berry compote, lemon
& sugar
- Savoury
galettes filled with combinations like ham, cheese & egg, ratatouille,
smoked salmon with crème fraîche
- Classic
bistro items such as croque-monsieur and quiche
- Seasonal
salads and mains inspired by regional French cuisine
- French-style
brunch dishes and baked goods
- Chef’s
specials using fresh, local ingredients
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare
and cook dishes in line with the set menu and seasonal specials
- Oversee
food service during operating hours and special events
- Ensure
food quality, portion consistency, and visual presentation
- Maintain
a clean and compliant kitchen environment
- Manage
stock levels, ordering, and contribute to menu planning
- Train
and supervise kitchen staff where required
Work Schedule
Full-time role averaging 38 hours per week, including weekdays and weekends on
a rotating roster. Additional hours may be required during special events or
holiday periods.
Skills
- Strong
skills in French or European-style cooking
- Ability
to work efficiently and independently during service periods
- Solid
understanding of food safety and hygiene practices
- Team-oriented
with good communication and leadership skills
- Reliable,
self-motivated, and passionate about food presentation and flavour
Qualifications and Experience
- Certificate
IV in Commercial Cookery and/or Diploma of Hospitality Management (or
equivalent)
- Minimum
2 years of relevant post-qualification experience as a chef
- Experience
with French cuisine or café-style service is highly regarded
Only candidates with full unrestricted working rights in
Australia will be considered.
Position is advertised by At Ease Solutions on behalf of La
Vie En Rose