We are seeking an experienced and passionate Full-Time Barista to manage and lead our coffee station operations. As a lead barista, you will be responsible for consistently delivering high-quality specialty coffee, maintaining efficiency during peak service times, and ensuring exceptional customer experiences.&nbsp;&nbsp;Key Duties &amp; ResponsibilitiesPreparing and serving a high volume of specialty coffees, teas, and hot/cold beverages to a high standard.Operating, calibrating, and maintaining commercial espresso machinery and grinders (including grind adjustment and milk texturing).Managing inventory, coffee bean stock rotation, and reordering supplies as required.Greeting customers, taking orders accurately via the POS system, and processing payments.Maintaining immaculate hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety standards across the coffee bar area.Training and guiding junior front-of-house staff on coffee standards and customer service protocols.<h4>Required Skills &amp; Qualifications</h4>Experience: Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience as a Barista in a busy café or restaurant environment.Certifications: Valid Statement of Attainment of an RSA and food hygiene certification (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement).Technical Proficiency: Proven skill in latte art, dialing-in espresso, speed of service, and espresso equipment troubleshooting.Soft Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong time management, and ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.<h4>How to Apply</h4>Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your barista experience via this platform&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Hospitality & Tourism

Annual

Senior Barista with serious passion for coffee and hospitality! Flexibility for weekends and nights and the ability to work across multiple venues.

Full time Barista

Full time

Lake Barrine Teahouse is seeking an experienced and reliable Cook to join our friendly kitchen team on a full-time basis.Located on the shores of beautiful Lake Barrine in the Atherton Tablelands, we are a busy, long-established teahouse serving breakfast, lunch, café favourites, functions and special events.We are looking for someone who takes pride in preparing quality food, works well as part of a team and can maintain consistent standards in a busy commercial kitchen.&nbsp;&nbsp; <h3>Benefits</h3>Join a friendly and supportive team in one of the Atherton Tablelands’ most unique hospitality locations.We offer a beautiful lakeside working environment, a supportive team culture, full-time employment and the opportunity to work across our daily café service as well as functions and special events.Salary is $72,000–$82,000 per annum + superannuation, depending on skills and experience.&nbsp; <h3>Task & responsibilities</h3><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Prepare and cook a range of menu items according to recipes and established standards.</li><li>Prepare ingredients and complete daily food preparation.</li><li>Ensure consistent portioning, quality and presentation of meals.</li><li>Work efficiently during busy service periods.</li><li>Assist with stock rotation, food storage and inventory.</li><li>Maintain a clean, organised and food-safe kitchen.</li><li>Follow food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.</li><li>Work collaboratively with other kitchen and front-of-house team members.</li><li>Assist with food preparation and service for functions and special events when required.</li></ul>&nbsp; <h3>Qualification & experience</h3>Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in a commercial kitchen.The successful applicant will have sound knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques, a good understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements, and the ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.Strong organisation and time-management skills are required, together with availability to work a flexible roster including weekends and public holidays as required.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Join our friendly team cooking fresh, quality food in the beautiful surrounds of Lake Barrine.

Cook – Full Time

<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3>Hot Line &amp; Cooking: Prepare and cook hot meals following our established company recipes and presentation standards.Sushi &amp; Sashimi Prep: Prepare sushi rice according to company recipes, fillet/break down fresh fish, and slice high-quality sashimi and sushi items.Supply &amp; Stock Management: Monitor inventory levels and order kitchen supplies/ingredients to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.Peak Service Execution: Handle high-volume, busy dining periods efficiently while maintaining food quality, consistency, and speed.Kitchen Hygiene &amp; Safety: Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitized workstation adhering to food safety guidelines.&nbsp;<h3>Key Qualifications &amp; Requirements</h3>Language: Fluent in Japanese (ability to communicate effectively with the kitchen team).Experience: Proven experience as a cook/chef in a Japanese restaurant or sushi kitchen.Technical Skills: Knife skills for fish preparation/sashimi and experience cooking hot dishes.Process-Oriented: Ability to follow strict recipes, portion guidelines, and preparation methods.Performance Under Pressure: Ability to multitask and stay calm during busy meal rushes.Reliability: Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and punctuality.

Join the Team at Yama Zaru: Japanese Speaking Cook Wanted!Hot Meals, Sushi & Sashimi experiance Required

Japanese Speaking Cook Wanted experience in Hot Food, Sushi and Sashimi preparation

At Yama Zaru, we are passionate about providing authentic dining experiences rooted in true Japanese hospitality (Omotenashi). We are looking for an outgoing, attentive, and energetic Japanese Speaking Waitperson to be the face of our restaurant.You will act as the key bridge between our guests and our kitchen team, ensuring every customer enjoys outstanding food and memorable service.<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3>Guest Service &amp; Hospitality: Warmly welcome guests, seat them, introduce menus, and provide recommendations on sushi, hot dishes, and drink pairings.Order Taking &amp; Serving: Accurately enter orders into the POS system, serve dishes and drinks efficiently, and ensure correct table organization.Kitchen &amp; Floor Bridge: Communicate smoothly with our Japanese-speaking kitchen staff to ensure orders, dietary requirements, and food timing run seamlessly.Table &amp; Floor Management: Handle table setup, clearing, and reset quickly during busy service rushes while keeping the dining area clean and organized.Billing &amp; Cash Handling: Process payments accurately and handle guest inquiries or concerns with warmth and professionalism.<h3>Key Requirements &amp; Qualifications</h3>Language: Fluent or strong conversational Japanese (essential for seamless communication with our kitchen team).Communication Skills: Clear, polite, and welcoming communication skills in English to engage with local diners.Personality: Positive energy, strong work ethic, high attention to detail, and a passion for customer satisfaction.Pace &amp; Multitasking: Ability to stay calm, organized, and quick on your feet during busy lunch or dinner peak hours.Experience: Prior waitstaff or hospitality experience is preferred, but a warm attitude and eagerness to learn are top priorities.

Front of House Host & Waitstaff (Japanese Speaking) – Yama Zaru

Become the Face of Yama Zaru – Japanese Speaking Server Wanted!

The Bedrock Cafe Innisfail Pty Ltd is a well-loved local cafe in the heart of Innisfail, Far North Queensland. We pride ourselves on serving fresh, high-quality food made with care, using quality produce and a menu that keeps our regulars coming back. Our team is friendly, hardworking and committed to giving every customer a great dining experience.&nbsp; <h3>Benefits</h3><ul><li>A competitive annual salary of $70,000 – $85,000 plus superannuation.</li><li>Secure, full-time ongoing employment.</li><li>A positive and supportive team environment.</li><li>Opportunity to contribute ideas to the menu and develop your skills.</li></ul> <h3>Task & responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Inspecting ingredients and produce on arrival and before use to ensure freshness and quality.</li><li>Setting and monitoring the temperature of ovens, grills, fryers and other kitchen equipment.</li><li>Preparing and cooking a range of menu items to a consistently high standard.</li><li>Seasoning dishes throughout the cooking process to achieve the right flavour.</li><li>Portioning meals, plating them attractively and finishing with sauces, gravies and garnishes.</li><li>Storing food correctly in temperature-controlled areas in line with food safety requirements.</li><li>Preparing meals to suit customers’ dietary needs, including allergies and special requests.</li><li>Assisting with menu planning and estimating food quantities and ordering requirements.</li><li>Training and supervising other kitchen staff and apprentices when required.</li></ul> <h3>Qualification & experience</h3><ul><li>Minimum 1–3 years of experience working as a Cook in a cafe, restaurant or similar commercial kitchen.</li><li>A relevant qualification, such as a Certificate III or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent).</li><li>Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and safe food storage practices.</li><li>Ability to work efficiently under pressure during busy service periods.</li><li>Strong teamwork and communication skills.</li><li>Reliable, well-presented and flexible to work a roster that may include weekends and public holidays.</li></ul>

The Bedrock Cafe Innisfail Pty Ltd is a well-loved local cafe in the heart of Innisfail, Far North Queensland.

Full-Time Cook – The Bedrock Cafe

&nbsp;The Roti Shack is a Caribbean curry fast food restaurant in Cairns City. We sell our curries wrapped up in flat bread which we call roti. You will learn all our procedure, recipes and general operations after which you will be overseeing a team of 4-6, ensuring that all guests are served with prompt, delicious roti wraps. Specifically, you will be responsible for:&nbsp;&nbsp;You will report to the General Manager/Owner of The Roti Shack.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Responsibilities:</h2><ul><li>Ensuring that customers receive prompt service and quality meals and services</li><li>Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures</li><li>Optimise customer service by fostering a positive and engaging shopping environment</li><li>Responding to customers' inquiries and complaints about meals and services</li><li>Planning and preparing work schedules and assigning staff to specific duties</li><li>Interviewing, hiring, training, evaluating, dismissing and promoting staff, and resolving staff grievances</li><li>Instructing staff on how to handle difficult and complicated sales procedures</li><li>Examining returned goods and deciding on appropriate action</li><li>Taking inventory of food and drinks for sale and ordering new stock</li><li>Ensuring that food, drinks and other items are correctly priced and displayed</li><li>Ensuring safety and security procedures are enforced</li></ul><h2>Requirements and Skills</h2>other requirements:<ul><li>&nbsp;Proven experience in a supervisory or managerial role within a retail environment</li><li>Strong leadership and organizational skills</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities</li><li>Ability to motivate and inspire a team to achieve goals</li><li>In-depth knowledge of retail operations, including inventory management and merchandising</li><li>Customer-focused with a commitment to delivering outstanding service</li><li>Flexibility in scheduling, including weekends and holidays</li><li>Proficiency in using retail management software is a plus</li><li>High school diploma or equivalent; additional education in retail management is advantageous</li></ul>&nbsp;<h2>Qualifications</h2><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Food safety certificate&nbsp;</li><li>First Aid certificate</li></ul>

The Roti Shack is looking for a Retail Supervisor for our takeaway shop in Cairns city.

Fast Food retail Supervisor

•&nbsp;Perform massage treatments to relieve muscle tension and improve circulation•&nbsp;Assess soft tissue conditions and provide rehabilitation advice•&nbsp;Maintain accurate treatment records and client notes•&nbsp;Advise clients on post-treatment care and wellness techniques•&nbsp;Work collaboratively with other team members to deliver high-quality service&nbsp;Skills and Experience Required:•&nbsp;Minimum&nbsp;2 years’ experience&nbsp;in remedial or therapeutic massage•&nbsp;Relevant qualifications (e.g., Diploma of Remedial Massage)•&nbsp;Membership with a&nbsp;recognised&nbsp;professional association preferred•&nbsp;Good communication and interpersonal skills•&nbsp;Japanese language skills&nbsp;are highly regarded•&nbsp;Must be&nbsp;eligible to work full-time in Australia

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Remedial Massage therapist

At Gana Plantation Pty Ltd a Fruit Farm Worker will assist with planting, pruning, irrigation, weed and pest control, harvesting, sorting and packing fruit, maintaining crops and farm equipment, and ensuring safe and efficient farm operations. <h3>Benefits</h3>Salary range: $70,000 - $80,000 per Annum + Superannuation. <h3>Task & responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Plant, cultivate and maintain fruit crops.&nbsp;</li><li>Prune plants and perform weeding, fertilising and irrigation activities.&nbsp;</li><li>Monitor crops for pests, diseases and general plant health.&nbsp;</li><li>Harvest fruit safely and efficiently at the appropriate stage of maturity.&nbsp;</li><li>Sort, grade and pack harvested fruit according to quality standards.&nbsp;</li><li>Operate and maintain basic farm tools, machinery and equipment.&nbsp;</li><li>Maintain clean and safe work areas and follow workplace health and safety procedures.</li></ul> <h3>Qualification & experience</h3><ul><li>Certificate III in Horticulture with 1 year of full-time experience as a Fruit Farm Worker or 3 years of full-time experience as a Fruit Farm Worker.</li><li>Experience in planting, pruning, irrigation, harvesting, sorting or packing fruit is advantageous.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to safely use basic farm tools, machinery and equipment.&nbsp;</li><li>Good physical fitness and ability to perform manual and repetitive outdoor work.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team.&nbsp;</li><li>Willingness to work flexible hours and in varying weather conditions.</li><li>Applicants must have full Australian work rights.&nbsp;</li><li>Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents are preferred.</li></ul>

Farming, Animals & Conservation

Do you have a Certificate III in Horticulture with 1 year of full-time fruit farm work experience, or 3 years of full-time fruit farm work experience?

Are you an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident?

Join our fruit farm team! Enjoy hands-on outdoor work, fresh produce, a supportive team, and opportunities to develop valuable farming skills.

Fruit Farm Worker

Independent Seafood Producers Pty Ltd is an established Australian commercial fishing company operating vessels within Australian Fishing Zones.We are seeking suitably qualified and experienced applicants for the following full-time positions:<ul><li>Deck Hands</li><li>Fishing Hands</li><li>Master Fishers</li><li>Ship’s Engineers</li><li>Ship’s Masters</li><li>Ship’s Officers</li><li>Seafood Process Workers</li></ul>Applicants will be based in Portsmith, Cairns QLD 4870, but may be required to work in other locations depending on vessel movements and operational requirements. Fishing positions involve extended periods at sea and working in changing weather and sea conditions.DECK HANDApplicants must have relevant commercial fishing experience. Duties include standing lookout watches, assisting with cargo operations, maintaining deck equipment and rigging, handling fishing gear and assisting with catch handling.Salary: $71,481 to $75,000 per annum plus superannuation.FISHING HANDApplicants must have relevant commercial fishing experience. Duties include preparing and operating fishing gear, setting and hauling lines, nets, pots and traps, retrieving and sorting catch and maintaining fishing equipment.Salary: $71,481 to $75,000 per annum plus superannuation.MASTER FISHERApplicants must have relevant commercial fishing experience and hold the required qualifications, licences or certificates. Duties include managing fishing operations, navigation, vessel operations and crew supervision.Salary: $75,000 to $95,000 per annum plus superannuation.SHIP’S ENGINEERApplicants must have relevant marine engineering experience and hold the required qualifications, licences or certificates. Duties include operating, inspecting, maintaining and repairing vessel engines, machinery and mechanical systems.Salary: $75,000 to $95,000 per annum plus superannuation.SHIP’S MASTERApplicants must have relevant vessel command experience and hold the required qualifications, licences or certificates. Duties include commanding and navigating the vessel, managing fishing operations, supervising crew and maintaining vessel safety.Salary: $75,000 to $95,000 per annum plus superannuation.SHIP’S OFFICERApplicants must have relevant maritime experience and hold the required qualifications, licences or certificates. Duties include assisting with navigation and vessel operations, maintaining watches, supporting fishing operations and maintaining vessel safety.Salary: $75,000 to $95,000 per annum plus superannuation.SEAFOOD PROCESS WORKERApplicants must have relevant seafood processing experience. Duties include unloading, sorting, grading and processing seafood, filleting fish, packing products, operating processing equipment and maintaining clean and hygienic work areas.Salary: $71,481 to $75,000 per annum plus superannuation.GENERAL REQUIREMENTSApplicants must have relevant skills and experience, hold required licences or qualifications, provide verifiable references and provide evidence of sea time or logbooks where relevant. Applicants must be physically capable of performing the inherent requirements of the position.Independent Seafood Producers Pty Ltd maintains a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Employees may be subject to drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment.APPLICATIONSApplicants must clearly identify the position applied for and submit a current résumé, relevant qualifications or licences, evidence of relevant experience or sea time where applicable, and referee details.All applications will be treated in strict confidence.

Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics

Join Independent Seafood Producers in Cairns! Full-time fishing, maritime & seafood roles. Earn $71,481–$95,000 + super. Apply now!

FISHING INDUSTRY POSITIONS

About the roleWe are seeking an experienced Retail Store Manager to organise and manage the operations of our Cairns Central&nbsp;store.The successful candidate will lead the store team, drive sales, manage stock and purchasing, oversee store financial performance and maintain excellent customer service across retail sales and repair services.<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3>As the Retail Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and performance of the store, including:<ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Managing daily store operations and ensuring high standards of customer service;</li><li>Leading, supervising, training and supporting the store team;</li><li>Preparing staff rosters and allocating duties to ensure appropriate store coverage;</li><li>Monitoring sales performance, expenses, budgets and store profitability;</li><li>Managing stock levels, stocktakes and inventory control;</li><li>Ordering products, accessories, repair parts and store supplies in line with company procedures;</li><li>Liaising with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, quality and deliveries;</li><li>Reviewing product pricing and service charges within company guidelines;</li><li>Coordinating in-store promotions, merchandising and product displays;</li><li>Overseeing sales and assisting customers with mobile devices, accessories, repairs and other services;</li><li>Coordinating repair bookings and working with technicians to ensure jobs are completed efficiently;</li><li>Managing customer enquiries, complaints, returns and warranty matters;</li><li>Overseeing POS transactions, cash handling and daily reconciliations;</li><li>Maintaining accurate sales, stock and operational records;</li><li>Supporting recruitment, induction, training and performance management of store staff; and</li><li>Ensuring the store is safe, organised, well presented and compliant with company and workplace health and safety requirements.</li></ul>The Retail Manager will have responsibility for the store’s day-to-day staffing, stock management, sales performance, merchandising and operational decisions.Qualification and Experience Requirements<ul><li>An AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma in Retail Management, Business, Management or a related field;</li><li>At least 12 months of experience in retail management or a comparable role involving responsibility for staff, inventory and store performance; and</li><li>Experience in electronics retail, mobile phone accessories or a retail business offering device repair services is desirable.</li></ul>In addition, the successful candidate should demonstrate:<ul><li>Strong leadership skills and experience selecting, training and supervising staff;</li><li>Excellent customer service, communication and organisational skills;</li><li>Experience managing purchasing, inventory, budgets and sales performance;</li><li>Ability to resolve customer complaints and operational issues effectively;</li><li>Knowledge of workplace health and safety procedures;</li><li>Proficiency with point-of-sale systems, inventory software and reporting tools; and</li><li>Ability to prioritise competing demands in a busy retail environment.</li></ul>

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Full time Barista

Cook – Full Time

Japanese Speaking Cook Wanted experience in Hot Food, Sushi and Sashimi preparation

Become the Face of Yama Zaru – Japanese Speaking Server Wanted!

Full-Time Cook – The Bedrock Cafe

Fast Food retail Supervisor

Remedial Massage therapist

Fruit Farm Worker

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