Short-Term Chef

1 week ago

Gold Coast City, Australia Questcoffee Full time

Banksy Bar & Kitchen is a modern cafe and espresso bar in Broadbeach, Gold Coast. We serve sit-down brunch and dinner (dine-in and takeaway) and pour organic coffee roasted by Quest Coffee Roasters. Dinner service is currently Fridays and Saturdays. We’re committed to excellence, with strict quality standards and a clean, well-equipped kitchen that is looking to find a short term chef for this Broadbeach role.

We’re hiring an experienced Chef on a short-term basis (up to 6 months). There will be a full-time hours block between 3 November and 27 November 2025. An extension beyond 6 months is possible for the right person.

Position: Short-Term Chef (Casual, with full-time hours during 3–27 Nov 2025). Open to discussing fixed-term arrangements for the right candidate.

Hours: Typically 15–24 hrs/week outside the November block; full-time hours (approx. 38-40 hrs / week) during 3 - 27 Nov 2025.

Schedule: Flexible based on experience and interest e.g. brunch, dinners, weekends, or assisting with baking and prep.

Rate: $35.00 to $37.00 / hr + Super, Bonuses, and Penalty Rates

Location: Broadbeach, Gold Coast, QLD

Responsibilities

- Food Preparation & Cooking: Prepare and cook a variety of sweet and savoury dishes.
- Equipment Maintenance: Operate and maintain kitchen equipment, reporting malfunctions promptly.
- Safety & Sanitation: Enforce food safety, sanitation regulations, and maintain a safe work environment.

About You

Professional Requirements

- 3+ years’ recent experience as a Cook or Chef
- Strong listening and verbal communication skills
- Sound knowledge of health & safety and food hygiene

Personal Requirements

- Valid Australian work rights (including Working Holiday visa holders) for the entire engagement period
- Availability to work 2 weekend days per week if required
- Loves high quality food
- Own transport to and from work

Nice to have

- Professional cookery, chef, or food science certification or degree.
- Baking experience.

Personal qualities

- You strive for open and honest communication with respect for others
- Professional demeanor and a desire to exceed expectations
- Strong customer focus and empathy
- Desire to learn
- You are reliable, punctual, and organised
- You like getting things done and care about how they get done
- You are proactive and self-directed, identifying issues and opportunities ahead of time
- You strive for achievement and making a difference

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a short cover letter using the form below and we’ll reach out to you to schedule an initial chat. Your cover letter should include:

- how you found out about Banksy and why you want to join,
- a little bit about your goals
- Your availability for 3–27 November 2025, and your work rights/visa status (e.g. WHV)

Suitable candidates may be requested to complete a half day paid trial.

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