Short Term Casual Chef

2 days ago

Broadbeach QLD, Australia Quest Coffee Roasters Full time $35,000 - $74,000 per year

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 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

Job Types: Permanent, Casual

Pay: $35.00 – $37.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Free drinks
  • Free food

Application Question(s):

  • How many hours are you looking to work each week?
  • If you are on a VISA, what is the type of VISA?
  • Why would you be a great fit for this position?
  • Are you able to work Sat and Sun if required?
  • Would you be available to work full time hours i.e. 38-40h / week between 3rd and 27th November?

Experience:

  • Professional Chef / Cook: 2 years (Required)

Work Authorisation:

  • Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

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