Banksy Bar & Kitchen is a modern cafe and espresso bar in Broadbeach, Gold Coast, QLD offering dine in and takeaway food and drink options. Coffee Beans are roasted by Quest Coffee Roasters, offered for purchase and used for coffee service. We have an opening for an Experienced Kitchen Hand / Barista All Rounder for 20-30hrs per week (casual basis). Consideration for full time contract after 3 months. Shifts will be divided between Kitchen Hand and Barista shifts.
Our team is young, energised, passionate, and you’ll be supported by experienced professionals from coffee, product, and business backgrounds. Our goal is to build a workplace and business that gives back to society by empowering individuals, small businesses, and communities. We believe social and environmental business sustainability is essential to the health of our society.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Food Preparation: Assist in food preparation tasks such as washing, peeling, and chopping vegetables, as well as portioning ingredients.
- Assisting Chefs and Cooks: Provide support to chefs and cooks during meal preparation, including retrieving ingredients and utensils.
- Kitchen Equipment Maintenance: Clean and maintain kitchen equipment such as ovens, stovetops, grills, and deep fryers. Report any equipment malfunctions to the supervisor.
- Prepares and sells coffee drinks and other beverages by following prescribed recipes and preparation techniques such as, espresso, latte, cold brew, milkshake, and smoothie.
- Running Food: Delivering food orders from the kitchen to the appropriate tables, ensuring accuracy and prompt service.
- Clearing and Cleaning Tables: Keeping the dining area tidy and presentable, clearing tables after customers leave, and promptly resetting them for the next guests.
- General Cleaning: Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards in the cafe, including regular cleaning of surfaces, floors, and equipment.
- Dishwashing: Ensuring timely and efficient cleaning of kitchen equipment, dishes, glassware, and utensils to maintain a smooth workflow and support kitchen operations.
- Customer Service at Till: Assisting customers at the cash register, processing transactions accurately, and providing friendly and attentive service.
- Handling and Serving Food: Preparing and serving food items, such as pastries, sandwiches, and snacks, following established recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Assisting with Opening and Closing: Supporting the team in preparing the cafe for opening and ensuring all tasks are completed at the end of the day for a smooth closing process.
- Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by following organisation standards and Food Health & Safety regulations
ABOUT YOU
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- 2 or more years of recent experience as a kitchen hand or cook.
- 1 or more years of recent experience as a professional barista.
- Consistent and well practiced latte art.
- Excellent listening and verbal communication skills to interact with customers and team members effectively.
- Familiarity with Food Health & Safety regulations to ensure a safe working environment.
NICE TO HAVE
- Certification in Hospitality, Cookery, or related industry.
- Experienced in a fast paced cafe or kitchen setting
PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Australian citizen or resident with an appropriate long term visa to work in Australia
- Availability to work at 2 weekend days every week
- Availability to work shifts from 5am to 3pm for between 4 and 10 hrs.
- Own transport to and from work
PERSONAL QUALITIES
- You strive for open and honest communication with respect for others
- Professional demeanour 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
BENEFITS
- Casual: $32 to $34 / hr Base Rate + penalties & super
- Support from a great team of professionals, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.
- Enviable working location at a new and modern cafe in Broadbeach.
- Path to full time contract.
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 Bar & Kitchen and why you want to join the team,
- a little bit about your goals
- any other skills you may have from Nice to have list above
Suitable candidates may be requested to complete a short test and / or half day trial if required.
