15/06/2026
🥯 WE ARE HIRING: HEAD CHEF WANTED! 🥯
Are you a qualified trade chef ready to step up, take creative ownership, and lead a fantastic kitchen team? Papa’s Bagel Bar in Newcastle West is looking for our next culinary superstar to take the reins as Head Chef! 🚀
We aren't just offering a job—we are offering a premium lifestyle roster and a highly competitive, fully award-compliant package updated for the July 2026 wage increases.
✨ Why You’ll Love Leading Our Kitchen:
NO NIGHT SHIFTS: Stable Tuesday to Saturday roster (5:45 AM – 2:15 PM). Get your afternoons and Sunday/Monday weekends back! ☀️
TOP-TIER COMP-PACKAGE: Highly competitive starting base salary of $74,507.16 + Super (with exact figures tailored to your experience).
REAL FINANCIAL REWARDS: Formalised, 6-monthly performance bonus targets structured directly into your contract to reward your hard work—exact metrics and structures to be discussed during the interview process to best suit your leadership style! 💰
CREATIVE FREEDOM: Run the kitchen your way! Take charge of menu planning, standardise your own signature recipes, and mentor our tight-knit crew.
AWESOME WORKPLACE SPACE: Modern kitchen environment with a super supportive leadership team that values safety, respect, and a positive culture.
💼 What We Are Looking For:
A passionate, trade-qualified chef with a current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
Strong organizational skills—experienced with inventory management, food costings, and efficient team rostering.
A calm-under-pressure leader who thrives in a fast-paced morning service and treats everyone with absolute respect.
📍 Location: 569 Hunter St, Newcastle West
⏰ Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week)
📬 How to Apply:
Ready to lead the best bagel team in town? Send your resume and a brief cover letter directly to Johnathon Quinn at [email protected], drop it in person at the shop, or slide into our direct messages right here on Facebook!
Know a brilliant chef looking for a better work-life balance? Tag them in the comments below! 👇