Breakfast Chef

Fika on Brix is looking for an experienced Breakfast Chef to join our busy café kitchen.

We’re a well-established, family-friendly café with a strong local following. We’re looking for someone who is confident working in a fast-paced breakfast and brunch environment and takes pride in producing consistently great food.

About the Role

Working alongside our Head Chef and kitchen team, you’ll be involved in the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, from preparation and service through to maintaining food quality, stock and kitchen standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

Preparing, cooking and presenting breakfast and brunch dishes to a consistently high standard

Managing your section efficiently during busy services

Monitoring food quality, portioning and presentation

Assisting with menu planning, development and new dish ideas

Preparing ingredients and completing daily mise en place

Demonstrating strong knife skills and food preparation techniques

Supervising, guiding and supporting junior kitchen team members

Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness

Having a sound knowledge of food handling, storage, allergens and temperature control

Assisting with stock management, ordering, rotation and stocktake

Monitoring wastage and helping maintain appropriate food costs

Ensuring correct labelling, storage and FIFO procedures

Maintaining kitchen equipment, work areas and overall kitchen standards

Working closely with the Head Chef and wider team to ensure smooth kitchen operations

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

Has previous experience as a Breakfast Chef or in a busy café/brunch kitchen

Is confident cooking across a high-volume breakfast service

Has strong cooking, preparation and knife skills

Has good food safety knowledge and practices

Can work quickly without compromising quality or presentation

Is organised and able to manage prep and service priorities

Is comfortable supervising and supporting junior chefs and kitchen staff

Has an understanding of stock control, food wastage and kitchen organisation

Communicates well and works collaboratively as part of a team

Is reliable, punctual and takes ownership of their role

Can remain calm and organised during busy periods

What We Offer:

80k Annual Salary plus super

Daytime hours – no nights

Full-time, stable employment

An established and supportive kitchen team

Opportunity to contribute to menu development and specials

A busy kitchen where you can genuinely use and develop your skills

Supportive working environment with a strong focus on teamwork and consistency

If you’re an experienced café chef who enjoys breakfast and brunch cooking and wants to be part of an established, busy venue, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send through your resume along with a brief introduction and your relevant kitchen experience.