Kitchen Manager - UQ

About us

Merlo Coffee began 30 years ago with a simple philosophy – freshly roasted specialty coffee served by people who are passionate about coffee. 

Today, Merlo is proud to be one of Australia’s leading independently owned and operated coffee roasters, who supply the public, our own Merlo Coffee stores and 1,700 cafes and restaurants with freshly roasted coffee around the country every day.

We are seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager who is passionate about people, quality food and great coffee to join our team at our UQ - St Lucia site.

About you

• Minimum 2 year experience in a similar role: Kitchen Management (cafe).

• Food preparation including preparation of cabinet items required.

• Kitchen organisation: manage the workflow and meet preparation targets, complete food safety checklists and other OH&S procedures, order stock and food items for the store, manage COGs.

• Availability from 5:30am weekdays

• Consistent 30+ hours per week. (Full Time role open to consideration)

• A fun, hardworking and energetic attitude towards work 

• Food safety and hygiene knowledge

• Fast hands and an ability to work autonomously

• A demonstrated understanding of the Merlo culture 

Benefits & Perks

• Free coffee on shift, generous staff discount on coffee & retail products

• Opportunity for career progression

• Free access to an Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family

• A vibrant, fun, and exciting place to work with great team culture.

• A feel-good brand that genuinely cares for our people, community, and environment

• Monthly & yearly celebrations and staff awards

• Flexible working environment with a genuine focus on work-life balance

At Merlo we care about our people, our customers and of course our coffee. To ensure we successfully continue to maintain the Merlo magic, we follow the ‘Merlo Recipe’ in everything we do.

Respect – Excellence – Customer Service – Integrity – Passion – Education.

So, if you think you would be a welcome addition to the Merlo Coffee family, join us in our passion for providing quality coffee and customer service and apply now!

For more information on employment requirements visit, www.merlo.com.au