CAFFEINE PROJECT NT is hiring a Full time Chef role in Larrakeyah, 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 modern café located at Mitchell Street, Darwin City NT 0800, offering specialty coffee, breakfast, brunch, lunch, takeaway and catering services. Operating in Darwin’s CBD, the business provides employment opportunities across kitchen, coffee, front-of-house and café management roles, and seeks reliable, customer-focused team members who can support quality food, beverage service, hygiene, safety and efficient daily café operations.

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