Experienced Cafe jobs in Rowville VIC

Experienced Café & Central Kitchen All-Rounder ( Barista / Customer Service / Kitchen Hand) - Full-Time / Part-Time / Casual

About Us

JFT Japan Foods Trading Pty. Ltd. is one of Victoria’s longest-established and largest Japanese food importers and distributors, based in Rowville.

As part of our continued growth, we are expanding our operations to include a new café and central kitchen. We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and hands-on All-Rounder who can hit the ground running and contribute to both operations from day one.

We are looking for a reliable team member with strong barista skills, hospitality experience, and a willingness to assist with food preparation and central kitchen operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality coffee and beverages efficiently and consistently.
• Deliver excellent customer service and maintain a welcoming café environment.
• Assist with café setup, equipment preparation, stock organisation, and daily operations.
• Assist with food preparation, cooking, portioning, packing, and other central kitchen duties as required.
• Follow food safety procedures and maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness.
• Assist with stock handling, storage, and workspace organisation.
• Work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibly support café and central kitchen operations according to business needs.

Working Hours: 3–5 days per week, Monday to Friday, between 7:00 am and 3:00 pm.

Requirements

• Minimum one year of hospitality experience, with strong barista skills and customer service experience.
• Previous food preparation or kitchen experience is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and contribute from day one.
• Intermediate conversational English.
• Must hold a valid Australian RSA certificate.
• Must hold a Food Safety Handler certificate.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organisational skills.
• Reliable, flexible, and willing to perform a variety of duties across café and central kitchen operations.
• Availability to work 3–5 days per week, Monday to Friday, between 7:00 am and 3:00 pm.
• Long-term commitment preferred, ideally for at least one year.
• Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident with full working rights in Australia.
• Japanese language skills and an interest in Japanese food and culture are advantageous but not essential.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced hospitality professional who enjoys working in a hands-on role and can contribute to both café and central kitchen operations, we would love to hear from you.

Please email your resume to ck@japanfoodstrading.com, including your visa type and expiry date (if applicable), along with a brief introduction outlining your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for our team.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work longer than 1 year?

Experience:

• Barista: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Intermediate conversational English　 (Required)

Licence/Certification:

• RSA　 (Required)
• Food Safety Handler certificate (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person