Chef

Historic Rivermill; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Historic Rivermill Cafe, located on the Gold Coast Hinterland, is seeking a skilled Chef for a full-time role. The position requires at least 12 months post-qualification experience in a busy cafe or restaurant, with a minimum of 38 hours per week.

Offer includes a salary of AU$75,000–AU$85,000 plus superannuation. Join a cafe known for quality breakfast, brunch, lunch, and catered events with a strong emphasis on fresh ingredients and hospitality.

Qualifications

• Commercial cookery qualification and post-qualification experience in a busy cafe or restaurant.
• Proven leadership, time management, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, menu execution, and allergens.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook high‑quality dishes for breakfast, brunch, lunch and events.
• Develop seasonal menus, daily specials, and function menus.
• Supervise kitchen staff and apprentices during service.
• Manage stock, rotate inventory, and liaise with suppliers to control costs.
• Enforce food safety, hygiene, and WHS standards across prep and cooking areas.
• Manage portioning, reduce waste, and maintain equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Commercial Cookery Qualification

Job description

Mount Nathan QLD, 4211, Full Time, Hospitality
Vacancy Listing Dates 23/09/2026 to 21/10/2026
Please Quote Reference Number 18566

• Skilled and qualified Chef required
• Full time opportunity working a minimum 38 hours per week
• Join COLOURFUL.LAND PTY LTD trading asHistoric Rivermill

About Us

Located in the scenic Gold Coast Hinterland along the Coomera River, Historic Rivermill Cafe offers a unique dining experience surrounded by heritage charm and natural beauty. Serving delicious, high-quality breakfast, brunch, lunch, and catered events, our kitchen prides itself on fresh ingredients, efficiency, and exceptional culinary standards. We are looking for a skilled, passionate Chef to join our team on a full-time basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and cook high-quality dishes for our breakfast, brunch, lunch, and event menus in accordance with cafe standards.
• Develop new seasonal menu items, daily specials, and function menus that align with our venue's theme and customer preferences.
• Monitor kitchen operations, maintain high food consistency, and supervise kitchen staff and apprentices during service.
• Manage food inventory, assist with stock ordering, rotate stock, and manage supplier relationships to control food costs.
• Strictly enforce and maintain food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety (WHS) standards across all food prep and cooking areas.
• Manage food portioning, minimize kitchen wastage, and maintain kitchen machinery and equipment.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Education: Relevant Commercial Cookery Qualifications
• Experience: Minimum of 12 months of full-time, post-qualification experience as a Chef in a busy cafe, restaurant, or high-volume dining venue.
• High proficiency in commercial kitchen operations, food prep speed, menu execution, and dietary/allergen management.
• Excellent leadership, time management, communication, and teamwork skills.

A salary of $75,000 - $85,000 per annum + superannuation will be offered to the successful candidate.