CAFE CHEF

House of Halsa; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time contract

Competitive remuneration

Daytime hours

Premium ingredients

Menu development

Supportive team

Job summary

House of Halsa in Mermaid Beach, Gold Coast is seeking a talented Breakfast Chef to join our growing team. The role focuses on high-quality breakfast and lunch, in a predominantly cold kitchen, with emphasis on presentation and use of premium ingredients.

You will work daytime shifts, contribute ideas to menu development, maintain cleanliness and food safety, and thrive in a fast-paced café environment. Competitive remuneration based on experience; full-time contract available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a breakfast chef or in a high-quality café kitchen.
• Exceptional food presentation and plating skills.
• Strong experience with fresh ingredients and cold kitchen preparation.
• Excellent attention to detail and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and presenting high-quality breakfast and lunch dishes.
• Working predominantly in a cold kitchen environment.
• Maintaining exceptional food presentation and consistency.
• Working with fresh, seasonal and premium ingredients.
• Managing food preparation, stock rotation and minimising waste.
• Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Working efficiently during busy service periods.
• Contributing creative ideas to menu development and seasonal specials.

Skills

Breakfast chef

Food presentation

Attention to detail

Under pressure

Time management

Job description

House of Halsa | Mermaid Beach, Gold Coast

House of Halsa is looking for a talented, passionate and experienced Breakfast Chef to join our growing team in Mermaid Beach.

We’re a fast-paced, premium café with a strong focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients, beautifully presented food and an exceptional customer experience.

Our kitchen is predominantly a cold kitchen, with a menu focused on fresh, vibrant and thoughtfully prepared dishes.

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work, has an exceptional eye for detail and understands that presentation is just as important as flavour.

The Role

• Preparing and presenting high-quality breakfast and lunch dishes

• Working predominantly in a cold kitchen environment

• Maintaining exceptional food presentation and consistency

• Working with fresh, seasonal and premium ingredients

• Managing food preparation, stock rotation and minimising waste

• Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards

• Working efficiently during busy service periods

• Contributing creative ideas to menu development and seasonal specials

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a breakfast chef or in a high-quality café kitchen

• Exceptional food presentation and plating skills - a must

• Strong experience working with fresh ingredients and cold kitchen preparation

• Excellent attention to detail and consistency

• Ability to work independently and efficiently under pressure

• Strong organisational and time-management skills

• A positive attitude and genuine passion for food

• High standards of cleanliness and food safety

What We Offer

• Full-time contract available

• Competitive remuneration based on experience

• Daytime hours - no late-night shifts

• A beautifully designed venue in the heart of Mermaid Beach

• The opportunity to work with premium ingredients and a creative menu

• A supportive, passionate and growing team

• Opportunities to contribute to menu development as the business expands

We're looking for someone who genuinely loves food, takes pride in every plate and wants to be part of a café that’s doing things differently.