Position: Breakfast Chef

Fika on Brix is looking for an experienced Breakfast Chef to join our busy café kitchen.

We’re a well-established, family-friendly café with a strong local following. We’re looking for someone who is confident working in a rapid-paced breakfast and brunch workplace and takes pride in producing consistently great food.

About the Role

Working alongside our Head Chef and kitchen team, you’ll be involved in the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, from preparation and service through to maintaining food quality, stock and kitchen standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Preparing, cooking and presenting breakfast and brunch dishes to a consistently high standard
- Managing your section efficiently during busy services
- Monitoring food quality, portioning and presentation
- Assisting with menu planning, development and new dish ideas
- Preparing ingredients and completing daily mise en place
- Demonstrating strong knife skills and food preparation techniques
- Supervising, guiding and supporting junior kitchen team members
- Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness
- Having a sound knowledge of food handling, storage, allergens and temperature control
- Assisting with stock management, ordering, rotation and stocktake
- Monitoring wastage and helping maintain appropriate food costs
- Ensuring correct labelling, storage and FIFO procedures
- Maintaining kitchen equipment, work areas and overall kitchen standards




- Working closely with the Head Chef and wider team to ensure smooth kitchen operations

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

- Has previous experience as a Breakfast Chef or in a busy café/brunch kitchen
- Is confident cooking across a high-volume breakfast service
- Has strong cooking, preparation and knife skills
- Has positive food safety knowledge and practices
- Can work quickly without compromising quality or presentation
- Is organised and able to manage prep and service priorities
- Is comfortable supervising and supporting junior chefs and kitchen staff
- Has an understanding of stock control, food wastage and kitchen organisation
- Communicates well and works collaboratively as part of a team
- Is reliable, punctual and takes ownership of their role
- Can remain calm and organised during busy periods

What We Offer

- Daytime hours – no nights
- Full-time, stable employment
- An established and supportive kitchen team
- Opportunity to contribute to menu development and specials
- A busy kitchen where you can genuinely use and develop your skills
- Supportive working environment with a strong focus on teamwork and consistency

If you’re an experienced café chef who enjoys breakfast and brunch cooking and wants to be part of an established, busy venue, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send through your resume along with a brief introduction and your relevant kitchen experience.

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Education:

- Diploma (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Breakfast Chef (Beckenham)
🏢 Fika on Brix
📍 Beckenham