Chef Cafe jobs in Brisbane QLD

Join Our Growing Café and Help Shape Its Future

We are looking for an experienced, passionate, and driven Chef to become a key part of our growing café. This is more than just a chef position – it's an opportunity to take ownership of the kitchen, influence the direction of our food offering, and build a long-term career with a business that values creativity and innovation.

If you are someone who enjoys developing new dishes, leading a team, and creating systems that drive consistency and excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As our Head Chef / Senior Chef, you will play a vital role in the ongoing success and growth of the café. You will have the opportunity to bring fresh ideas to the menu, establish professional kitchen standards, and contribute to the long-term vision of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily kitchen operations.
• Create, develop, and introduce new menu items and seasonal specials.
• Establish and maintain high kitchen standards, systems, and procedures.
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and customer satisfaction.
• Train, mentor, and inspire kitchen team members.
• Manage stock, ordering, food costs, and waste control.
• Maintain excellent food safety and hygiene standards.
• Work closely with management to support the café's long-term growth and development.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Chef, Senior Chef, or Head Chef.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Creativity and passion for menu development.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent understanding of food safety and kitchen operations.
• Positive attitude, reliability, and commitment to excellence.
• Someone seeking a long-term opportunity and eager to grow with the business.

What We Offer

• Full-time permanent position.
• Competitive salary package based on experience.
• Work-life balance with a supportive team environment.
• Creative freedom to develop menus and showcase your culinary skills.
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on a growing business.
• Long-term career growth and stability.
• A workplace that values your ideas, experience, and contribution.

Why Join Us?

We're building more than a café – we're creating a destination known for quality food, great service, and a strong team culture. We're looking for a chef who wants to be part of that journey and help drive our next stage of growth.

If you're ready to take the next step in your culinary career and be part of something exciting, apply now.

Pay: $80,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person