Head Chef

2 days ago

Coolangatta Queensland, Australia Next door espresso Full time $104,000 - $156,000 per year

At Next Door, we're not just another cafe. We're a community-driven, trend-focused hospitality brand on the Gold Coast, building a cult following for our coffee, matcha, and food that goes beyond the ordinary. Next Door is looking for a Head Chef who can take our kitchen to the next level.

This isn't a back-of-house role for someone who just wants to cook and clock off. We want a creative, outgoing, and ambitious leader who lives and breathes food, stays ahead of global trends, and has the drive to build the brand.

What You'll Do
  • Lead and inspire the kitchen team, setting high standards in execution, quality, and creativity.
  • Develop menus that push boundaries, from viral-worthy dishes to seasonal staples that keep people coming back.
  • Collaborate with our brand and social media team to create food that doesn't just taste incredible, but looks and feels "Next Door."
  • Manage kitchen systems using apps like Deputy, Restoke, and Clickup - you'll need to be tech-savvy and confident in using digital tools.
  • Ensure smooth operations across food costing, prep, stock control, and service.
  • Drive consistency while still keeping innovation and creativity at the heart of what we do.
Who We Are in Food
  • High-volume café food – quick, consistent, scalable.
  • Classics with a twist – familiar dishes, done better and fresher.
  • Trending & viral-worthy – food that excites customers + works on socials.
  • Takeaway-friendly – built for speed, packaging, and portability.
  • House-made quality – baked goods, sweets, and kitchen staples with our stamp.
  • Fresh, vibrant, approachable – never fine dining, always craveable.
  • Operationally smart – efficient prep, streamlined execution, cost-aware.
  • Brand-defining – food that feels uniquely Next Door and sets us apart.
Who You Are
  • A qualified and experienced chef with a strong background in cafés or creative kitchens.
  • A natural leader and communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.
  • Passionate about trending food concepts, whether it's LA-style smoothie culture, modern café classics, or reimagined comfort food.
  • Tech-friendly, comfortable using apps and systems to manage people, costs, and processes.
  • Outgoing, approachable, and excited to be part of a brand that connects with its community.
Why Join Next Door?
  • Work with a growing hospitality group that values creativity, innovation, and team culture.
  • Be part of a brand that's expanding, with opportunities to grow into senior roles as we scale.
  • Enjoy a community-first venue where your food makes a real impact.
  • Competitive salary, great work-life balance, free coffee & meals daily, and the chance to put your stamp on something big.
Show Us You Get It

As part of your application, we'd love you to submit a 3-dish mini menu that you believe could fit within the Next Door vibe. Think modern, creative, and trend-led – dishes that would turn heads on Instagram but also work in a busy café environment. You don't need to go overboard with detail – just the dish names, a short description, and (if you like) a quick note on why it works for us.

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