Job Opportunities: Café Chef and Front of House / Barista

Chad & Simon – Wollongong Region Hourly Rate: $33–$40, depending on experience

Monday to Friday | Early starts and early finishes

Chad & Simon is seeking two enthusiastic and reliable hospitality professionals to join our growing team in the Wollongong region.

We are currently recruiting for:

1. Café Chef
2. Front of House / Barista

Both positions offer excellent weekday working hours, a supportive team environment and the opportunity to develop into permanent roles.

Position 1: Café Chef

We are looking for an experienced and motivated chef who can confidently manage daily kitchen operations and consistently produce high-quality food.

Key responsibilities:

- Prepare and cook fresh, high-quality meals
- Coordinate daily kitchen operations and food preparation
- Assist with menu development and seasonal specials
- Maintain consistent presentation, portioning and quality standards
- Manage stock levels, ordering, rotation and waste
- Ensure compliance with food-safety and workplace hygiene requirements
- Maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen
- Work closely with the front-of-house team to deliver smooth service

What we are looking for:

- Previous experience as a chef or cook in a busy café or hospitality environment
- Solid food-preparation and kitchen-management skills
- Sound knowledge of food safety, stock control and waste management
- Ability to work efficiently and independently
- Excellent organisation, reliability and attention to detail
- A positive attitude and strong team focus

Position 2: Front of House / Barista





We are looking for a friendly, energetic and experienced front-of-house team member who takes pride in delivering excellent coffee and customer service.

Key responsibilities:

- Prepare and serve high-quality coffee and beverages
- Welcome customers and provide friendly, efficient service
- Take customer orders and process transactions
- Assist with food presentation and service
- Maintain clean and organised service, coffee and dining areas
- Restock products and monitor daily inventory
- Follow food-safety, hygiene and workplace procedures
- Support the wider team during busy service periods

What we are looking for:

- Previous barista and front-of-house experience
- Confidence preparing a range of espresso-based beverages
- Excellent communication and customer-service skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- A professional, friendly and well-presented manner
- Reliability, punctuality and a positive attitude

Why Join Chad & Simon?

- Competitive hourly rate of $33–$40, depending on experience
- Monday-to-Friday working week
- Early starts and early finishes
- No regular weekend work
- Opportunity to progress into a permanent position
- Supportive and professional working environment
- Join a growing hospitality business in the Wollongong region

Apply Today

Please email your résumé and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and the position you are applying for to [email protected]. Join the Chad & Simon team and help us deliver quality food, exceptional coffee and memorable customer experiences.

📌 CHEF/FRONT OF HOUSE (BARISTRA) (Wollongong)
🏢 CHAD AND SIMON
📍 Wollongong