Potentially a good fit for a Senior Sous ready to step up into their first Head Chef role, or an experienced Head Chef looking for a steady kitchen to pour their energy into.
About Rat
Rat is a community-focused Thornbury café built on good produce, low waste, and a genuinely kind team culture. We cook seasonally, source thoughtfully, and try to run the kind of place that feels good to walk into — whether you’re a regular, a supplier, or part of the team.
We’re growing steadily and are looking for a Head Chef to help guide the kitchen through its next chapter.
About the Role
This is a full-time, hands-on role of around 40 hours a week, all daytime shifts and finishing by 3.30pm (with the possibility of some Friday evenings down the track). We are open to the possibility of creating a four day working week (pro-rata), and happy to discuss other arrangements.
You’ll lead a small three-person kitchen team. During the week you’ll often run solo shifts; on weekends you’ll work alongside another chef. As we continue to grow the business we will look at expanding the team and making sure that you have the support you need. It’s a role that suits someone confident, organised and happy to take ownership — but who also values collaboration.
What You’ll Be Doing
We’re after someone steady, kind and quietly confident, who takes pride in their work and loves what they do. You enjoy mentoring others, understand that leadership is about tone as much as technique, and can run a service smoothly without ego or drama.
Ideally you’ll bring:
Apply online, or email hello@ratthecafe.com.au with any questions
