Café Chef – Full-Time

Location: Main Street, Mornington VIC 3931
Salary: $65,000 – $79,000 per annum + Superannuation

About the Business

We are looking for a passionate, skilled and reliable Café Chef to join our friendly kitchen team at our café located on Main Street, Mornington.

The successful applicant will be responsible for preparing and cooking quality café-style meals, managing daily kitchen operations and maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation and hygiene.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare, cook and present a variety of breakfast, lunch and café-style meals.
- Organise and manage daily kitchen operations and food preparation.
- Prepare ingredients, sauces, dressings and other menu items.
- Maintain consistent food quality, taste, presentation and portion control.
- Monitor stock levels, manage inventory and order kitchen supplies.
- Control food costs and minimise food wastage.
- Ensure proper food storage and protected food handling practices.
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygiene in accordance with food safety standards.
- Operate and maintain kitchen equipment safely.
- Coordinate with kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service.
- Follow workplace health and safety procedures and company policies.

Skills and Experience

- Previous experience as a Chef or Café Chef in a commercial kitchen.
- Relevant qualifications in Commercial Cookery are desirable.
- Knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and menu planning.
- Understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication and time management skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced café environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

- Supervise and coordinate daily café operations.




- Prepare and serve high-quality espresso-based coffee, including cappuccinos, lattes, flat whites and other beverages.
- Operate commercial coffee machines and grinders.
- Grind coffee beans, adjust coffee settings and maintain consistent coffee quality.
- Steam and texture milk and prepare latte art.
- Train, guide and supervise baristas and front-of-house staff.
- Allocate staff duties and coordinate daily work activities.
- Ensure excellent customer service and handle customer enquiries and complaints.
- Oversee opening and closing procedures.
- Monitor stock levels and organise ordering of coffee, milk and other café supplies.
- Ensure food and beverage quality, presentation and service standards.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the café, coffee station and service areas.
- Coordinate with kitchen staff and chefs to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Assist with staff rostering, training and operational planning.
- Monitor customer satisfaction and help improve café operations.
- Ensure compliance with food safety and workplace health and safety requirements.

Café Supervisor / Senior Barista – Full-Time

Skills and Experience

- Previous experience in café supervision or hospitality operations.
- Proven experience as a Barista in a busy café environment.
- Strong knowledge of espresso coffee preparation and extraction.
- Experience operating commercial coffee machines and grinders.
- Excellent milk steaming, texturing and latte art skills.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Knowledge of stock control and inventory management.
- Ability to work independently and manage a busy café environment.
- Good organisational, multitasking and problem-solving skills.

Pay: From $26.44 per hour

Expected hours: 38.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Chef/Barista (Mornington)
🏢 Mr Jackson
📍 Mornington