Experienced Chef — Fast-Paced Kitchens, Competitive Pay

Commonfolk Coffee Company; City of Frankston; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Support from an experienced team

A positive, inclusive culture

Job summary

The Commonfolk Coffee Company is seeking an experienced chef to join our team across Mornington and Frankston venues. The role spans high-volume cafe service, wine bar dining, and production kitchen prep, with opportunities to contribute across multiple venues.

You will thrive in fast-paced environments, bring pride to food production, and help elevate our cafe offering. We value a team-oriented, flexible approach and a genuine passion for great hospitality.

Qualifications

• Experience in prep-focused roles within high-volume kitchen environments.
• Ability to work efficiently and systematically through task lists.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Strict adherence to cost and stock control.
• Meticulous adherence to food safety regulations.
• An understanding of the hospitality industry in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Work across multiple venues including high-volume cafe service, wine bar dining, production kitchen prep and catering support.
• Move confidently between different styles of service and contribute wherever needed.
• Collaborate with an experienced team to maintain quality and consistency.
• Support ongoing development of the cafe offering and menu items.

Skills

Prep-focused experience

High-volume kitchen

Task-oriented

Time management

Stock control

Food safety compliance

Hospitality knowledge Australia

Job description

The Commonfolk Coffee Company is seeking an experienced chef to join our team across Mornington and Frankston venues. The role spans high-volume cafe service, wine bar dining, and production kitchen prep, with opportunities to contribute across multiple venues.

You will thrive in fast-paced environments, bring pride to food production, and help elevate our cafe offering. We value a team-oriented, flexible approach and a genuine passion for great hospitality.