About the Business

Cafe63 is one of Brisbane's best-known café brands, known for its fresh coffee, all-day breakfasts and lunches. With over 38 locations across South East Queensland and beyond, Cafe63 serves thousands of customers every week. Our Bundamba venue is a busy, high-turnover site and we're now looking for an experienced Chef to help run the kitchen.

The Prospect

An immediate start is available for an experienced Chef to take charge of food preparation and cooking in our busy Bundamba kitchen. Offering $80,000 plus superannuation, this is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys leading a team, works well under pressure, and takes pride in delivering consistently great food.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
Design and update menus, working out food and labour costs and placing orders with suppliers
Check dishes at every stage of preparation and plating to keep quality and presentation consistent
Liaise with management and front-of-house/kitchen staff to resolve any food preparation issues
Show junior kitchen staff the right techniques and guide them on cooking methods
Cook and prepare meals to a high, consistent standard during busy service periods
Make sure the kitchen team understands and follows food safety and hygiene rules
Recruit,



train and supervise chefs and kitchen hands
Store, freeze and preserve stock correctly to reduce waste
Oversee stock levels, ordering and supplier relationships to avoid shortages
Keep the kitchen compliant with WHS and food safety standards at all times
Help plan staff rosters and coordinate the kitchen during peak trading times
Keep the kitchen organised and running efficiently

What You'll Need
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery / Kitchen Management or higher is essential
Minimum 3 years' relevant working experience in a similar high-volume kitchen setting
A genuine passion for producing consistent, high-quality food
Sound understanding of kitchen financials, including costing and minimising waste
A professional, calm attitude under pressure
Strong ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
A sharp eye for detail and a "can-do" mindset
A robust team player who leads by example

Why Join Us
A supportive, energetic workplace within one of Brisbane's best-known café brands
Room to bring creativity to menu development
Competitive salary and full-time, ongoing hours

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🏢 Cafe63 – Bundamba, QLD
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