About the role

Join a fast-growing café team in Central Otago at Bella's Cafe, Alexandra and Duo Cafe, Clyde. We're looking for passionate, creative and calm under pressure cooks who care about attention to detail, and who are excited to be part of two fast-growing Central Otago cafés known for great coffee, freshly made all-day menu, homemade baking, and genuine down under hospitality.

Key responsibilities

• Consistency at the core

• Creation of cabinet food, daily specials, and seasonal menu ideas

• Maintaining food safety and kitchen organisation standards

• Working in an integrated way with a small fast-paced team

• Bringing positive energy, initiative, and creativity to the kitchen

About you

• Experience working in a café, restaurant or catering kitchen

• A reliable, hands-on attitude and strong work ethic

• Someone who communicates clearly

• Passion for quality food and presentation

• Flexibility to work weekends and busy holiday periods

Benefits

• Competitive pay with private health insurance coverage options (we cover 60%)

• Supportive owners and a genuinely good team culture

• Staff discounts across both cafés

• Opportunities to grow with our expanding business

• Work in beautiful Central Otago with great local ingredients and suppliers