Chef - Columbus Café Hornby

Join Our Award-Winning Columbus Café Team at Mitre 10 MEGA Hornby! Locally owned * Quality focused * Proudly fresh + made in-house

Are you passionate about great food, bold flavours and beautiful presentation? Do you love bringing ideas to life in a fast-paced, friendly environment? Columbus Coffee Hornby is looking for a talented Café Chef to help us keep delighting our customers with fresh, premium food made right here in our kitchen.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

Be part of an award-winning, locally owned café with a strong reputation for quality

• Work with a team that genuinely cares about great food, great coffee and great people
• Daytime hours only – enjoy your evenings back
• A culture built on support, fun and continuous improvement
• On-the-job training and opportunities to showcase your creativity

About the Role

• This is a full-time position (40 hours per week), working Tuesday to Saturday.
• Shifts are early morning starts (6.15am / 7am) to deliver top-notch breakfast and lunch service — and no late nights ever.

What You'll Be Doing

• Running daily prep and service with confidence and efficiency
• Keeping our cabinet stocked with delicious, eye-catching items
• Delivering a la carte dishes quickly, consistently and to Columbus standards
• Upholding our FCP, allergen management processes and overall site H&S
• Ensuring equipment, cleanliness and compliance documentation are always on point
• Supporting the Head Chef with production forecasting and team communication

What You'll Bring

• 3–5 years' experience in a high-volume kitchen
• Strong skills in cabinet food, baking and cook-to-order service
• A sharp eye for presentation and portion consistency
• Solid knowledge of Food Control Plans and Health & Safety
• Calm, organised leadership and clear communication under pressure
• Reliability, speed and a genuine love of quality
• Excellent baking skills – from muffins and scones to cakes, slices and biscuits

Ready to Join Us?If this sounds like the opportunity you're looking for, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply online with your CV and a short covering letter.