Cafe Kitchen Lead & Menu Designer (High-Volume)

Coffee Iconic Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Coffee Iconic Pty Ltd in Brisbane seeks an energetic Chef to join our fast-paced cafe kitchen. You will bring 1–2 years of commercial kitchen experience, contribute to menu costing, food prep, and daily operations, and ensure top quality dishes under busy service conditions.

The role requires AQF Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or Diploma in Hospitality Management (or equivalent), strong HACCP knowledge, and good teamwork with junior staff supervision. On-site in CBD cafe environment.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or Diploma in Hospitality Management or equivalent qualifications.
• 1–2 years of relevant commercial kitchen experience as a Chef.
• Experience with menu costing, food preparation and high-volume cafe/restaurant service.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety management and kitchen hygiene.
• Excellent team communication, basic leadership, and ability to supervise junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and cost seasonal brunch/cafe menus for high-volume CBD trade.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations to meet quality, taste and presentation standards during peak service.
• Control food cost, manage portions, inventory and supplier orders for profitability.
• Supervise, schedule and mentor junior cooks and kitchen staff on techniques and safety.
• Maintain HACCP compliance and WHS protocols.

Skills

Food safety

Team communication

Attention to detail

Education

AQF Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or Diploma in Hospitality Management

Job description

Coffee Iconic Pty Ltd in Brisbane seeks an energetic Chef to join our fast-paced cafe kitchen. You will bring 1–2 years of commercial kitchen experience, contribute to menu costing, food prep, and daily operations, and ensure top quality dishes under busy service conditions.

The role requires AQF Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or Diploma in Hospitality Management (or equivalent), strong HACCP knowledge, and good teamwork with junior staff supervision. On-site in CBD cafe environment.