Weekend Brunch Chef — Fast-Paced Café Specialist

Substance Espresso Pty Ltd; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Substance Espresso is seeking a skilled Cafe Chef to join our Runaway Bay cafe. As an A la carte Brunch Chef, you will prepare and cook a variety of cafe-style dishes in a fast-paced environment.

You will work across kitchen stations, maintain high standards, and adhere to food safety regulations while delivering timely meals. Weekend availability (Fri-Sun) with 20–24 hours weekly is expected, with potential for casual to part-time progression.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cafe Chef or Cook in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and presentation.
• Excellent time management and multitasking abilities.
• A passion for creating delicious cafe-style dishes.
• Ability to work in a team with a customer-focused attitude.
• Food safety and hygiene certification.
• Friday - Sunday availability essential; 20-24 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking a range of cafe-style meals, including breakfast, lunch, and snack items
• Working in one of the kitchen stations for weekend service
• Ensuring all dishes are prepared to a high standard and delivered in a timely manner
• Maintaining a clean and organised kitchen workspace
• Adhering to all food safety and hygiene regulations

Skills

Cafe cooking

Food safety

Time management

Multitasking

Teamwork

Customer focus

Job description

Substance Espresso is seeking a skilled Cafe Chef to join our Runaway Bay cafe. As an A la carte Brunch Chef, you will prepare and cook a variety of cafe-style dishes in a fast-paced environment.

You will work across kitchen stations, maintain high standards, and adhere to food safety regulations while delivering timely meals. Weekend availability (Fri-Sun) with 20–24 hours weekly is expected, with potential for casual to part-time progression.