Cook/Chef

Scarborough Harbour Brewing Pty Ltd; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff food and beverage discounts

40 hr work week

Job summary

Scarborough Harbour Brewing Co is a small but ambitious venue overlooking the Scarborough Harbour in Queensland. We are expanding our kitchen team and need an experienced Chef/Cook to join our supportive crew and help deliver high-quality dishes that suit our beers.

The role requires a minimum of five years in a similar role, a team-first attitude, and a friendly approach that fits with both kitchen and front-of-house staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of kitchen experience required.
• Current food safety certification required.
• A team-first attitude — willing to jump in wherever needed.
• Friendly approach that fits with both kitchen and front-of-house crew.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking high-quality dishes to our exacting standards.
• Ensuring consistency and presentation of all menu items.
• Maintaining a clean and organised kitchen environment.
• Establishing a good relationship with staff from other areas of the business & work as a team.
• Creating & upholding a positive team environment.
• Providing a positive team culture.
• Adhering to all food safety and health regulations.

Skills

Team player

Kitchen experience

Food safety awareness

Job description

Scarborough Harbour Brewing Pty Ltd – Scarborough QLD

Scarborough Harbour Brewing Co – Scarborough, QLD

Join a team that values people as much as the food.

Scarborough Harbour Brewing Co is a relaxed waterfront venue serving great beer and honest, consistent food. We're not chasing hats or stars — we just want to serve quality food our customers love, in a workplace that feels good to be in.

We're expanding our small kitchen team and are looking for:

Chef/Cook (Full-Time)

We're looking for an experienced Chef/Cook (minimum 5 years in a similar role) keen for collaboration with our current amazing kitchen staff — no ego. Our kitchen works best when everyone pulls together, respects each other, and enjoys what they do. This role suits someone who's been temping and wants something more consistent — or a solid all-rounder who enjoys working in a supportive team.

What we're looking for

• Easy-going personality and a "one team" attitude
• Commitment to maintaining a positive, supportive culture. Great culture attracts great recruits.

What we don't want

• Venue closed Mondays and Tuesdays — guaranteed days off
• No early starts
• Great team culture
• Stunning waterfront location

You'll need

• Minimum 5 years of kitchen experience required
• Common sense, initiative, and reliability
• A team-first attitude — willing to jump in wherever needed (yes, even dishes sometimes!)
• A friendly approach that fits with both the kitchen and front-of-house crew

What you'll be doing

• Preparing and cooking high-quality dishes to our exacting standards
• Ensuring consistency and presentation of all menu items
• Maintaining a clean and organised kitchen environment
• Establishing a good relationship with staff from other areas of the business & work as a team
• Creating & upholding a positive team environment
• Providing a positive team culture
• Adhering to all food safety and health regulations
• Current food safety certification required

About Us

Scarborough Harbour Brewing Co is a small but ambitious venue overlooking the beautiful Scarborough Harbour. We're a brewery first and foremost, so our food is casual, approachable, and designed to complement our beers.

We're proud of the culture we've built — kind people, calm energy, and no drama. If that sounds like your kind of kitchen, we'd love to meet you.

Our venue is open 5 days a week Wednesday - Sunday. Staff food & beverage discounts. 40hr work week over 5 days to suit the business needs for Fulltime.

Please note

We are not in a position to offer sponsorship at this time.

Australian work rights are required as we cannot provide sponsorship.