FULL-TIME CHEF | $67,000 - $75,000 + Up to $2,000 Annual Rewards

Location: Gold Coast, QLD Salary: $67,000 (Monday–Friday) | $75,000 (Wednesday–Sunday) Employment: Permanent Full-Time

About Us

We're passionate about creating great food from fresh, quality ingredients.

We're a quality-focused café specialising in fresh, seasonal dishes, with a strong emphasis on preparing our food in-house. From our savoury meals to our cakes, pastries, sauces and condiments, we take pride in delivering food that looks fantastic and tastes even better.

Just as importantly, we're committed to creating a workplace where our people are valued, great work is recognised, and everyone has the opportunity to grow.

The Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced and passionate Full-Time Chef to join our friendly, supportive kitchen team.

This is a varied, hands-on position combining savoury cooking, pastry production and daily kitchen operations. You'll have opportunities to contribute ideas, develop new skills and get involved in catering and special events.

We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys cooking, takes pride in their work and wants to be part of a team that shares their commitment to quality.

We also believe a great career in hospitality shouldn't come at the expense of your life outside work.

What You'll Be Doing

- Preparing and cooking fresh, high-quality meals to our menu and presentation standards.
- Creating house-made cakes, pastries, sauces, condiments and other menu favourites.
- Maintaining excellent standards of food quality, consistency and portion control.
- Contributing ideas for seasonal specials, menu improvements and new products.
- Assisting with kitchen operations, stock management, ordering and organisation.
- Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and workplace safety.
- Working closely with our kitchen and front-of-house teams to deliver an outstanding customer experience.
- Completing a weekly fresh produce collection from Brisbane's markets.
- Assisting with occasional catering, special events and evening services.

What We're Looking For

- At least 3 years' full-time experience in a professional kitchen,



preferably across both savoury and pastry production.
- Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery and/or Patisserie highly regarded.
- Strong cooking skills and a genuine passion for fresh, quality food.
- Excellent attention to detail, presentation and consistency.
- Confidence working independently and efficiently during busy service periods.
- A positive attitude, reliability and a team-focused approach.
- A current unrestricted driver's licence.
- Availability for your agreed Monday–Friday or Wednesday–Sunday roster, including applicable public holidays and occasional special events.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

Competitive Pay & Job Security

Enjoy permanent full-time employment with a salary of $67,000 - $75,000 per annum, depending on your roster. Our Wednesday–Sunday positions offer higher remuneration in recognition of weekend work.

Get Rewarded for Great Work — Up to $2,000 Every Year!

We believe great work deserves more than just a thank you! Our employee recognition program rewards outstanding performance, reliability, teamwork and dedication, giving you the opportunity to earn up to $2,000 in additional rewards every year. Eligible long-serving team members can even work towards a vehicle reward!

Free Coffee & Discounts for You and Your Family!

Enjoy free coffee and barista-made beverages while on shift, plus 25% off food at any time and 25% off beverages when you’re off duty. Your partner, parents, siblings and children can also enjoy 25% off food and beverages!

A Better Work–Life Balance

Say goodbye to unpredictable late-night finishes. Enjoy a structured five-day roster, predominantly daytime hours and two consecutive days off each week, giving you more time to enjoy life outside work.

Flexibility Around Public Holidays





Where mutually agreed and permitted under the applicable award, public holiday arrangements may include paid time off in lieu, providing additional flexibility to plan time away from work.

Genuine Career Development

We believe in promoting from within and helping our people reach their potential. Whether your ambition is to become a Senior Chef, Kitchen Manager or General Manager, we'll support your development through hands-on training, mentoring and potential assistance with further education.

Opportunities to Grow With Us

As our business expands, opportunities may arise to progress your career or transfer between sister venues, giving you more options for your future.

Proper Breaks, Every Shift

No more eating on the run! Enjoy a scheduled, uninterrupted 30-minute meal break each shift to relax, recharge and enjoy your food.

A Positive, Supportive Workplace

Be part of a team where your skills, ideas and contributions matter. We want everyone to feel supported, appreciated and proud of what we achieve together.

Your Working Hours

Choose the roster that best suits your lifestyle:

Option 1 — Monday to Friday | $67,000 p.a.

- Five-day working week.
- Typical shifts commence around 6:15am.
- Every Saturday and Sunday off.

Option 2 — Wednesday to Sunday | $75,000 p.a.

- Five-day working week.
- Typical shifts commence around 6:15am Wednesday–Saturday and 6:45am Sunday.
- Every Monday and Tuesday off.

Both options offer structured full time hours and predominantly early-afternoon finishes, with actual start and finish times confirmed through the roster. Some earlier starts may be required for the weekly produce collection.

Occasional additional hours may be available for catering, evening events and special functions.

Café Trading Hours

- Monday–Saturday: 6:30am–3:00pm
- Sunday: 7:00am–3:00pm

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you're an experienced Chef who loves creating delicious food, values teamwork and wants a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, we'd love to hear from you!

Pay: $67,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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