Coffeeman is hiring a Full time Chef role in Darwin City, NT. Apply now to be part of our team.

• Flexible hours available
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
• Expected salary: $80,000 - $85,000 per year

About the Employer:

The business is a Darwin café located at Mitchell Street, Darwin City NT 0800, offering specialty coffee, handcrafted sandwiches, gourmet toasties, fresh juices, smoothies, pastries and casual dine-in or takeaway service. The business serves the local Darwin community with a focus on quality coffee, fresh food, friendly service and a relaxed café atmosphere, and provides employment opportunities across coffee, kitchen, food preparation, customer service and café operations roles.

CHEF (ANZSCO 351311)

We are looking for a skilled and reliable professional who can prepare quality breakfast, brunch and lunch dishes, support menu consistency, and contribute to the smooth running of a busy café kitchen.

Salary: AUD 80,000 to 85,000 per year

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing, seasoning, cooking and presenting café breakfast, brunch and lunch dishes to Perk & Palate’s standards.

• Planning and preparing food for daily service, including mise en place and portion control.

• Assisting with menu development and seasonal specials.

• Monitoring food quality, presentation, stock rotation and wastage.

• Ensuring food is prepared safely and in accordance with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.

• Supervising and supporting cooks, kitchenhands and junior kitchen staff during service.

• Managing kitchen workflow during peak periods.

• Checking stock levels and assisting with ordering food and kitchen supplies.

• Maintaining cleanliness of workstations, cooking equipment, cool rooms and storage areas.

Skills and Experience:

• Relevant commercial cookery qualification or equivalent industry experience.

• At least 2 years’ experience as a chef in a café, restaurant or similar commercial kitchen.

• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, kitchen hygiene and food safety.

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced café environment.

• Ability to supervise and train junior kitchen staff.

• Good communication skills and reliable availability.

How to Apply:

We are looking for professionals who are passionate about hospitality and can demonstrate their experience clearly and confidently.

To apply, submit the following:

• Resume outlining your work experience and references.

• A short cover letter (max. 300 words) explaining:

• Why you are applying for this position; and

• An example of when you showed excellent service, initiative, or teamwork (use the STAR method: Situation, Task, Action, Result).

• A Written Response (max. 600 words) describing how your skills and experience align with the responsibilities of the role you are applying for. Please structure your example(s) using the STAR method.

* Only complete applications that address all three components will be considered. Incomplete or generic submissions will not be shortlisted.

If you are interested in joining a vibrant team and contributing to a high-quality hospitality experience, we look forward to receiving your application.

Apply online only. Walk-in applications will not be accepted.

Applications close: 16 June 2026