At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and serve delicious contemporary Australian dishes with a seafood focus.
- Company: Pier St., a vibrant seaside cafe with a supportive team.
- Benefits: Daytime hours, casual or full-time options, and evenings free.
- Other info: Work with fresh local produce and enjoy a dynamic kitchen atmosphere.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and create restaurant-quality food in a relaxed beachside setting.
- Qualifications: At least 2 years of experience in a fast-paced cafe environment.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
We're looking for a skilled, reliable Cook or Chef to join our kitchen team at Pier St., a busy seaside cafe at the mouth of the Portarlington pier, looking out over Port Phillip Bay. We serve contemporary Australian food with a seafood focus, built on the best of the Bellarine's local produce, including Portarlington's famous mussels.
Key responsibilities
- Breakfast, brunch and lunch service
- Prep and mise en place
- Keeping the kitchen clean, stocked and running smoothly
- Working closely with the team during peak periods
About you
- At least 2 years of experience as a cook or chef in a fast-paced cafe
- Clean and organised, with high standards of food safety and hygiene
- Reliable and punctual, someone the team can count on
- Able to stay calm and keep quality high during busy service
- Full working rights in Australia
About us
Pier St. sits at the mouth of the Portarlington pier, looking out over Port Phillip Bay. We're a busy seaside cafe from the team behind Noir in Richmond. We serve contemporary Australian food with a seafood focus, built on the best of the Bellarine's local produce, including Portarlington's famous mussels. Daytime hours, so no late-night finishes and you get your evenings back. Casual or full-time options to suit you. Cook with fresh local seafood and seasonal Bellarine produce. Restaurant-quality food in a relaxed, unpretentious beachside setting. A supportive team behind an established hospitality group.
Chef / Cook in Portarlington employer: Pier St.
At Pier St., we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a vibrant work culture where creativity and teamwork thrive in our busy seaside cafe. With a focus on contemporary Australian cuisine and the freshest local produce, our chefs enjoy daytime hours that allow for a healthy work-life balance, alongside opportunities for professional growth within an established hospitality group. Join us to create restaurant-quality dishes in a relaxed beachside setting, all while being part of a supportive team dedicated to culinary excellence.
