Chef Wanted

Caeli Kitchen is seeking a skilled and passionate full-time Chef to join our team at our café-restaurant in Yeronga, Brisbane.

Caeli Kitchen is a fresh and vibrant neighbourhood café-restaurant offering eclectic cuisine inspired by bold Middle Eastern flavours and a warm Mediterranean twist. Our menu includes brunch, lunch, coffee, house-made items, seasonal specials, and dishes prepared with care, quality ingredients, and attention to presentation.

The successful applicant will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting high-quality dishes consistent with Caeli Kitchen’s menu, standards, and culinary style.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Prepare and cook dishes in accordance with Caeli Kitchen’s menu, recipes, presentation standards, and food quality requirements.
2. Plan, organise, and coordinate food preparation and cooking activities in a busy café-restaurant kitchen.
3. Assist with menu planning, daily specials, and the development of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean-inspired dishes.
4. Monitor the quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation.
5. Estimate food and labour requirements and assist with ordering food supplies.
6. Manage stock rotation, portion control, food wastage, and kitchen inventory.
7. Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety requirements.
8. Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment.
9. Train, guide, and supervise junior kitchen staff where required.
10. Work closely with management and front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service and customer satisfaction.

Skills and Experience Required

1. Relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery, Hospitality, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.
2. Minimum 2 years of experience working as a Chef in a café, restaurant, or similar food service environment.
3. Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, kitchen operations, and food safety standards.
4. Experience with Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, brunch, café, or contemporary restaurant cuisine is required.
5. Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.
6. Strong attention to detail, presentation, consistency, and quality.
7. Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
8. Availability to work rostered shifts, including weekends and public holidays as required.