Job Description

28th September, 2026 /n

Freddie's Newstead is a welcoming café located in Newstead QLD 4006 offering all-day brunch, specialty coffee, smoothies and fresh, nourishing meals, along with custom cakes and convenient grab-and-go options.

/n Freddie's Newstead is now looking for an experienced Chef to join their team.

The right candidate will be responsible for:

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- Plan and develop seasonal menus in collaboration with the Venue Manager, ensuring quality, creativity, and cost efficiency.

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- Prepare and cook a variety of breakfast, brunch, and café-style dishes to a consistently high standard.

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- Prepare fresh ingredients, including washing, chopping, slicing, and portioning fruits, vegetables, meats, and seafood.

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- Operate all kitchen stations efficiently to ensure smooth and timely food service during busy periods.

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- Train and mentor kitchen staff on food preparation, cooking techniques, plating, and food safety procedures.

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- Allocate daily tasks and supervise kitchen staff to maintain productivity and service standards.

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- Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering ingredients and kitchen supplies.

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- Liaise with front-of-house staff to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient delivery of customer orders.

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- Rotate stock and monitor ingredient freshness in accordance with FIFO (First In, First Out) inventory practices.

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- Assist the kitchen team throughout all stages of food preparation and service as required.

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- Coordinate the kitchen pass to ensure dishes are prepared, presented, and served promptly.

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- Store, thaw, and handle ingredients safely in accordance with food safety and hygiene regulations.

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- Inspect food quality, cooking temperatures, presentation, portion sizes, and seasoning to maintain consistency and customer satisfaction.

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- Maintain a clean, organised, and compliant kitchen environment in accordance with health and safety standards.

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About you: /n

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- At least 1 year of experience as a Chef;

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- Strong knowledge of contemporary Australian cuisine;

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- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume café kitchen while maintaining quality and consistency.

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- Reliable, punctual, and committed to delivering exceptional food and customer satisfaction.

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- Robust teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with kitchen and front-of-house staff.

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- Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP principles, with experience maintaining a clean and compliant kitchen.

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- Skilled in food preparation, presentation, stock rotation, and inventory management.

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- Ability to multitask, prioritise workloads, and perform well under pressure during busy service periods.

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- Passion for using fresh, high-quality ingredients to create consistently excellent café-style dishes.

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Job Type: Full-time, Permanent;/n

/nSalary: $79,000 - $85,000; /n

📌 Chef (Brisbane)
🏢 Atlas Talents
📍 Brisbane