Working Wednesday to Sunday, 7am–3pm, you'll be responsible for running our kitchen, delivering delicious breakfast and lunch offerings and preparing food for our front-of-house team to serve throughout the day.

Key responsibilities

- Running the kitchen independently during breakfast and lunch service
- Preparing grab-and-go items, sandwiches, toasties and other menu favourites for our FOH team
- Managing daily food preparation, ordering and stock control
- Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene and kitchen standards
- Minimising food waste through smart preparation and efficient ingredient use
- Working closely with our friendly FOH team to deliver a seamless guest experience
- Bringing fresh ideas and creativity to our evolving menu

About you

- Has experience as a chef or experienced cook in a busy café environment
- Is confident running a small kitchen independently
- Is organised, efficient and comfortable managing their own workload
- Understands food costs,



portion control and minimising waste
- Takes pride in preparing simple, delicious food consistently
- Has a positive attitude and enjoys being part of a small, friendly team
- Is available Wednesday through Sunday, 7am–3pm
- Consistent hours: Five days per week, Wednesday to Sunday
- Work-life balance: No late nights or split shifts, with Mondays and Tuesdays off
- Take ownership of the day-to-day operation
- Fantastic CBD location: Right in the heart of Melbourne
- Work alongside friendly, passionate hospitality people
- Competitive casual rates, including applicable weekend penalty rates

About us

Tucked away in Melbourne's bustling CBD, Little Gordon Café is a charming, vibrant Melbourne café serving great coffee, a brand recent menu and a little bit of Melbourne magic.

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📌 Casual Café Chef / Kitchen Lead – Little Gordon Café (Melbourne)
🏢 Saltwater properties
📍 Melbourne