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 effective 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 new menu and a little bit of Melbourne magic.
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📌 Casual Café Chef / Kitchen Lead – Little Gordon Café (Melbourne)
🏢 Saltwater properties
📍 Melbourne