Full Time Cafe Breakfast / Lunch Chef

Cafe Kirra; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Cafe Kirra on the Southern Gold Coast is seeking a reliable Cafe Chef for day shifts only, finishing by 2:30 PM. Enjoy a balanced lifestyle with 2 consecutive days off and weekends rotated to give you beach time.

Join a family-owned, high-volume beachfront operation with a supportive kitchen team. You’ll lead food preparation, design monthly specials, manage baking and stock, and uphold strong food safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a high-volume, modern café.
• Relevant commercial cookery qualifications.
• Strong culinary flair and passion for contemporary café dining.
• Commercial acumen with stock control and margins.
• Excellent organization and communication under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality dishes on grill and pass.
• Design monthly menu specials.
• Oversee in-house baking and prep.
• Manage produce ordering to meet KPIs.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and kitchen records.
• Complete opening and closing procedures.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Organizational skills

Education

Commercial cookery qualifications

Job description

Cafe Chef Day Shifts Only & 2 Consecutive Days Off

Location: Southern Gold Coast (Beachfront)

Hours: 38 hours/week | Daytime only (2:30 PM finishes!)

Looking for exceptional work-life balance without sacrificing your passion for great food?

We are a local, family-owned group operating two high-volume, established beachfront cafés at the southern end of the Gold Coast. We are seeking a reliable, motivated, and talented Chef to join our close-knit team.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

Unbeatable Lifestyle: No split shifts, no night shifts. Finish by 2:30 PM every day and spend your afternoons at the beach.

Work-Life Balance: 5 consecutive day shifts with 2 consecutive days off, plus a rotational roster featuring scheduled weekends off.

Great Culture & Support: Join a solid, experienced kitchen team with a structured onboarding process to set you up for success.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver consistent, high-quality dishes on both the grill and pass in a fast-paced environment.

Design and implement creative, on-trend monthly menu specials.

Oversee in-house baking and prep routines.

Manage produce ordering to achieve set financial KPIs.

Maintain rigorous food safety, hygiene, and kitchen documentation standards.

Complete opening and closing kitchen procedures seamlessly.

What We’re Looking For

Minimum 2 years of experience in a high-volume, modern breakfast/lunch café.

Relevant commercial cookery qualifications and a proven track record.

Strong culinary flair and passion for fresh, contemporary café dining.

Commercial acumen with a good understanding of kitchen margins and stock control.

Outstanding organization, communication, and calm-under-pressure team leadership.