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 part-time position (24 hours per week), with days to be confirmed (likely including a 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

   

   

Additional Info

• Availability over Christmas and New Year is essential (non-negotiable).

   

   

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.