Daytime Chefs - Elk Espresso

Elk Espresso; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No split shifts

No nights

Consecutive days off

Input into seasonal menu development

Supportive leadership team

Job summary

Elk Espresso in Broadbeach on the Gold Coast is seeking a chef who loves a busy, high‑performing kitchen and takes genuine pride in what leaves the pass. We offer no split shifts, no nights, consecutive days off, and input into seasonal menu development within a well‑established venue with a strong reputation. Andrew Whiting, Owner, welcomes applicants.

If you’re passionate about food and hospitality, eager to learn and work with a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Passion for food and hospitality
• Proven experience in a fast-paced breakfast or café environment
• Enjoys working within a strong team culture
• Thrives during busy services
• Has high standards for cleanliness, organisation and consistency
• Wants to continue learning, developing and growing as a chef
• Brings positive energy to the kitchen every day

Skills

Food passion

Fast-paced kitchen

Team player

Busy services

Cleanliness

Willing to learn

Positive energy

Job description

Some kitchens do the same menu for years.

We're not one of them.

At Elk, we're constantly creating, refining and evolving. Every season brings a new menu, new produce, new ideas and new opportunities to push ourselves creatively.

For the last 15 years Elk has been one of Australia's most recognised café destinations. Located opposite the beach in Broadbeach, we serve thousands of guests each week and remain passionate about delivering exceptional food, coffee and hospitality.

We're looking for a chef who loves being part of a busy, high-performing kitchen and takes genuine pride in what leaves the pass.

CHEF | ELK ESPRESSO | BROADBEACH

Some kitchens do the same menu for years.

We're not one of them.

At Elk, we're constantly creating, refining and evolving. Every season brings a new menu, new produce, new ideas and new opportunities to push ourselves creatively.

For the last 15 years Elk has been one of Australia's most recognised café destinations. Located opposite the beach in Broadbeach, we serve thousands of guests each week and remain passionate about delivering exceptional food, coffee and hospitality.

We're looking for a chef who loves being part of a busy, high-performing kitchen and takes genuine pride in what leaves the pass.

We're looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about food and hospitality

• Has proven experience in a fast-paced breakfast or café environment

• Enjoys working within a strong team culture

• Thrives during busy services

• Has high standards for cleanliness, organisation and consistency

• Wants to continue learning, developing and growing as a chef

• Brings positive energy to the kitchen every day

What's on offer:

• No split shifts

• No nights

• Consecutive days off

• A busy, well-established venue with a strong reputation

• Input into seasonal menu development

• A supportive leadership team that genuinely cares about people

• Endless coffee on shift

If you're looking for a kitchen where you'll be challenged, supported and surrounded by people who genuinely love what they do, we'd love to hear from you.

Andrew Whiting
Owner | Elk Espresso