Beachfront Café Chef | Day Shifts, 2 Days Off

Cafe Kirra; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Cafe Kirra on the Southern Gold Coast is seeking a reliable Cafe Chef for day shifts only, finishing by 2:30 PM. Enjoy a balanced lifestyle with 2 consecutive days off and weekends rotated to give you beach time.

Join a family-owned, high-volume beachfront operation with a supportive kitchen team. You’ll lead food preparation, design monthly specials, manage baking and stock, and uphold strong food safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a high-volume, modern café.
• Relevant commercial cookery qualifications.
• Strong culinary flair and passion for contemporary café dining.
• Commercial acumen with stock control and margins.
• Excellent organization and communication under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality dishes on grill and pass.
• Design monthly menu specials.
• Oversee in-house baking and prep.
• Manage produce ordering to meet KPIs.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and kitchen records.
• Complete opening and closing procedures.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Organizational skills

Education

Commercial cookery qualifications

Job description

Cafe Kirra on the Southern Gold Coast is seeking a reliable Cafe Chef for day shifts only, finishing by 2:30 PM. Enjoy a balanced lifestyle with 2 consecutive days off and weekends rotated to give you beach time.

Join a family-owned, high-volume beachfront operation with a supportive kitchen team. You’ll lead food preparation, design monthly specials, manage baking and stock, and uphold strong food safety standards in a fast-paced environment.