Food Truck Operator

About Us

Gorilla Grind is part of HBH Group – a Brisbane-based hospitality group operating a diverse portfolio of exciting venues. From neighbourhood favourites to destination hotspots, we create spaces where people come together to eat, drink, celebrate, and connect.

Gorilla Grind is a vibrant, fast-paced café in Brendale, known for exceptional coffee, fresh food, and great service. We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming environment for both our team and our customers. With a growing reputation as a local favorite.

We offer a friendly and supportive work environment and we’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team.

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced and reliable Food Truck Operator / Barista to join our team. This hands-on role involves preparing and serving coffee and food, operating the food truck independently, and delivering excellent customer service on the go.

You’ll be responsible for setup and pack down, maintaining food safety standards, processing orders and payments, and creating a welcoming customer experience.

This is a casual role (approx. 20–30 hours per week) with potential for additional hours. Weekend availability is required from time to time.

If you’re energetic, customer-focused, and thrive in a fast-paced mobile hospitality environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities and Skills

• Greet customers, taking orders and processing payments
• Autonomous working, driving to location
• Coffee machine set up & pack down
• Food truck preparation duties and clean up
• Operate and maintain the equipment with the truck
• Crafting high-quality coffee and preparing other beverages
• Building rapport with customers by recognising their preferences to provide a personalised experience
• Food preparation, for take-away
• Keeping the vehicle and equipment clean and tidy
• Complying with health and safety requirements
• Cultivating a positive atmosphere to enhance customer experiences

Requirements:

• Must be 25 years or over for insurances purposes
• Minimum of 3 years of experience within the food service industry
• Exceptional attention to detail, proactive problem-solving abilities, and strong organisational skills
• Knowledge of and adherence to food safety and hygiene regulations
• Comfort in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to multitask and take a hands-on approach
• Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills
• A vibrant friendly personality
• Strong organisational skills
• Be available across 7 days for weekend events

Highly Desirable:

• Food Safety Certificate
• Barista trained
• Experience with Square
• Experience with food trucks

What we offer:

We value our team and offer a range of benefits to support your professional growth and wellbeing:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• A fun, supportive, and passionate team environment
• Staff discounts and perks across our hospitality, liquor, and childcare businesses
• Daily food and coffee benefits
• Discounted gym membership
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Salary sacrifice options
• The opportunity to be part of a growing and innovative group of businesses
• No night shifts!

If you think this role may be suitable for you, please submit a cover letter outlining your experience along with your resume at your earliest convenience. If you have further questions about the role, please email manager@gorillagrind.com.au