Café Chef: Breakfast & Lunch Innovator (Visa Sponsorship)

Work Initiatives

Brisbane

On-site

AUD 52,000 - 78,000

Full time

45 hours ago

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Job summary

Waterfront Café in Brisbane is seeking an experienced, hands-on chef to support and strengthen its kitchen operations for breakfast and lunch service. You will help plan menus, manage stock and ensure safety, quality, and presentation while collaborating closely with front-of-house staff in a fast-paced waterfront setting.

The role offers creative input on specials, contributes to menu development, and requires strong organisational skills.

Qualifications

Cafe/restaurant chef with proven kitchen experience
Experience in breakfast and lunch service
Strong organisational skills under pressure
Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and allergen management
Experience with stock control, ordering, rotation, and waste reduction
Creative input for menu and specials with cost awareness
Clear communication and teamwork
Reliability and commitment to quality and cleanliness
Weekend availability
Culinary qualifications and current food-safety certifications

Responsibilities

Prepare and present breakfast and lunch dishes to recipes and portions
Plan and maintain a commercially practical menu reflecting style and seasonality
Develop, test and refine new dishes with Café Manager/Owner
Create regular specials with prep plans, recipes, portion sizes and costs
Organise kitchen workflow to support efficient service
Maintain consistent food quality, flavour, portioning, and presentation
Monitor feedback and propose improvements to dishes and processes
Coordinate kitchen during service and communicate clearly with colleagues
Prioritise orders to maintain service flow in high-volume periods
Collaborate with front-of-house to ensure accurate orders and positive experience