Casual Café Chef / Kitchen Lead – Little Gordon Café in Melbourne

Casual Café Chef / Kitchen Lead – Little Gordon Café in Melbourne

Melbourne Full-Time On-site
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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 efficient 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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Contact Details:

Saltwater Properties Recruitment Team