Job Description
We are a busy, established independent café in Brisbane's inner-city area, looking for an experienced lead cook/chef to step into the kitchen.
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The role is a hands‐on role for someone experienced in a busy breakfast, brunch and lunch environment.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Lead and coordinate the kitchen team during daily service.
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Prepare and cook breakfast and lunch dishes to a consistently high standard.
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Organise daily prep and kitchen workflow.
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Delegate tasks and ensure the team is prepared for busy service periods.
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Maintain a high standard of food quality and safety.
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Monitor and manage stock levels and control food wastage.
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Work closely with the owner and front of house team to ensure smooth daily operations.
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ABOUT YOU
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Proven experience as lead cook/chef and can lead a kitchen.
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Strong breakfast & lunch experience (3+ years).
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Can confidently lead a kitchen during busy service.
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Organised, reliable and able to work well under pressure.
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Understand food safety, portion control and food wastage.
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Takes pride in cleanliness and is organised to sustain a clean kitchen.
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Reliable and able to take ownership of their responsibilities and doesn't need to be told what to do.
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WHAT WE OFFER
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$75,000 to $85,000 + super
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Full-time role
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Café hours where you'll finish by 3:00 pm every day.
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Genuine prospect to have input into the kitchen and menu.
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Opportunity to grow with an established and expanding business.
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📌 Chef/Kitchen Leader (Queensland)
🏢 seek.com.au
📍 Queensland