Chef/Cook

Leaf Cafe Broadbeach; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Leaf Café Broadbeach is seeking a passionate Chef for a full-time, in-person role on the Gold Coast. You will plan and direct breakfast and brunch prep, develop seasonal menus, and ensure top quality presentation while maintaining safety and efficiency in a dynamic café kitchen.

You will report to the Store Manager and collaborate with a small team to deliver an exceptional dining experience. The position requires a Commercial Cookery Certificate and at least 1 year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in a café or casual dining kitchen.
• Strong food preparation, cooking and plating skills.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations during service, prep and workflow.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct breakfast and brunch prep and cooking.
• Develop innovative menus with seasonal ingredients.
• Ensure food safety, portion control and presentation standards.
• Supervise Kitchen staff and manage inventory and budget controls.
• Maintain high hygiene and safe working practices.

Skills

Cafe/casual dining

Food prep & plating

Kitchen ops management

Communication under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

Commercial Cookery Certificate

Job description

Leaf Café Broadbeach - We're Hiring!

We're seeking a passionate, creative, and reliable Chef to join our team at Leaf Café Broadbeach. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys crafting fresh, vibrant café-style dishes and wants to contribute to shaping a menu that reflects our brand's quality and personality. You'll work closely with management to develop seasonal offerings, maintain high standards, and help create a kitchen culture that is positive, efficient, and proud of its food.

About This Opportunity

We are looking for a passionate Chef to join our talented team on a full-time basis. As Chef, you will be responsible for planning and directing food preparation and cooking activities, ensuring the highest standards of quality and presentation. This role involves both hands-on culinary experience and effective kitchen management to deliver an exceptional dining experience. You will report to the Store Manager.

Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience as a Chef

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and organizing the preparation and cooking for breakfast and brunch services, as well as special events.
• Creating and developing innovative menus, considering cost and seasonal availability of ingredients.
• Accommodating dietary requirements.
• Monitoring the quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation.
• Following portion control standards to reduce food waste and checking food rotation to ensure the freshness of all food products.
• Supervising and training Kitchen staff, ensuring consistency and high standards in food production.
• Managing kitchen inventory, ordering supplies, and maintaining budgetary controls.
• Keeping the kitchen outlet clean and always maintain a high standard of hygiene.
• Complying with all occupational health and safety policies and procedures.
• Performing work in a safe manner and use any safety equipment provided.
• Collaborating with management and other staff members to deliver exceptional service.

What you'll bring:

• Experience working in a café or casual dining kitchen, with a strong understanding of modern Australian café cuisine
• Excellent food preparation, cooking, and plating skills, with an eye for detail and presentation
• Confidence in managing kitchen operations during service, including prep, timing, and workflow
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a small, fast-paced team
• A proactive approach to maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and consistent quality
• Creativity and enthusiasm for contributing ideas to menu development and specials
• Strong communication skills and a calm, organised approach under pressure

Qualification Required

• Commercial Cookery Certificate

Employment: Full-time position.

Work Location: In person

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Broadbeach QLD 4218: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Chef: 1 year (Preferred)