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Back of House Team Member - Social Butterfly Tea & Dessert

Where the city rests and glows.

SOCIAL BUTTERFLY is a contemporary dessert and tea café in Sydney's CBD, an urban sanctuary where tea, dessert, and atmosphere come together as a modern ritual. Known for our café-styled Matcha creations, handcrafted desserts, and thoughtful hospitality, we are building a team that values quality, consistency, and attention to detail.

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Back of House Kitchen All-Rounder to join our growing team and help deliver a refined dessert and tea experience.
This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in preparation, organisation, and maintaining high standards behind the scenes.

The Role

As part of our kitchen team, you will support daily food preparation, dessert plating, stock organisation, and kitchen operations. You will play an important role in ensuring every item leaving the kitchen reflects the quality and presentation standards of SOCIAL BUTTERFLY.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and dessert assembly
• Maintain consistency in presentation and product quality
• Support kitchen operations during service periods
• Follow food safety and hygiene procedures
• Wash and maintain kitchen equipment and workstations
• Assist with stock rotation and inventory organisation
• Contribute to a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment
• Work collaboratively with the front-of-house team to ensure smooth service

Who We're Looking For

You are organised, dependable, and take pride in your work. You understand that great guest experiences begin with consistency behind the scenes.

Ideal qualities include:

• Minimum 1 year experience in a café, restaurant, dessert venue, or commercial kitchen
• Valid Australian working rights for a minimum of 12 months
• Strong attention to detail and food presentation
• Ability to remain calm and efficient during busy service periods
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented
• Willingness to learn and grow within a structured team
• Able to work on weekends, public holidays, and long hours

Experience in cafés, dessert venues, tea houses, or premium service environments is highly regarded but not essential.

Being there in the beginning, start-up concept awaiting official grand opening.

What We Offer

• Supportive and professional team environment
• Opportunity to grow within a developing hospitality concept
• Stable shifts in Sydney CBD
• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Staff discounts and team benefits

Application Process

Please submit:

• Your resume
• A short introduction telling us about your hospitality experience and why this role interests you

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted directly with further details regarding the venue and interview process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Casual

Pay: $27.00 – $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sydney NSW 2000: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you located in Australia, Sydney?

Experience:

• Hospitality: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person