Brunch Chef | WatchHouse.
We are looking for a passionate, detail-oriented Brunch Chef to join our kitchen team - someone who genuinely loves fresh, high-quality food, thrives in a fast-paced service environment, and takes pride in delivering exceptional brunch dishes with consistency and care.
You will have previous professional kitchen experience, a strong understanding of quality and pace during service, and the ability to follow recipes and specifications with precision. Most importantly, you care deeply about the guest experience and enjoy working as part of a collaborative and energetic kitchen team.
Overview of the Role:
* Preparing and delivering the WatchHouse brunch menu to consistently high standards.
* Following recipes, specifications, and plating standards with precision and attention to detail
* Supporting daily kitchen preparation including sauces, fillings, slicing, and ingredient prep
* Cooking and assembling a variety of fresh brunch dishes during busy service periods
* Assisting with bakery and food preparation where required
* Completing cleaning schedules, including extraction cleaning and deep-clean tasks
* Work with pride, consistency, and accountability
* Adhering to all food safety, hygiene, and best-practice kitchen procedures
* A passion for producing products to a high quality standard following the clear food and bakery specs and recipes.
What can you expect at WatchHouse:
* Daytime hours only - no late shift.
* Free Coffee & Drinks – Always – Sip on your favourite drinks, even on your days off.
* Monthly Coffee Gift – Take home 250g of premium WatchHouse coffee every month.
* Free Lunch Every Shift – Fuel up with great food on the house.
* Team Social Budget – Celebrate, connect, and unwind with your team outside of work.
* Annual WatchHouse Party – Our legendary celebration featuring Core Value Awards, and prizes like trips to coffee farms!
* 30% Off All Food – Any House, any time, just for being part of the team.
* 30% Off Retail Coffee – Stock up on your favourite WatchHouse blends whenever you like.
* Work in Beautifully Designed Houses – Join inspiring spaces equipped with industry-leading tools, surrounded by passionate hospitality professionals.
* Supportive Managers – We listen, we care, and we adapt to support your needs.
* Best-in-Class Training – From your first shift, we set you up for success with on- and off-shift development.
* Access to SCA Training – Advance your coffee expertise with recognised industry training (role dependent).
* Off-Shift Induction Experience – Get to know WatchHouse culture with a full day induction in your first two weeks.
* Career Progression That’s Real – With new Houses and growth across the business, your next step is never far away.
Working at WatchHouse.
At WatchHouse, we were born from a passion to do better—driven by diligence, attention to detail, and a genuine care for our craft and our people. We are a people-first business that values individuality, personality, and the unique contributions of every team member. We champion diversity, insist on equality, and foster inclusion as a non-negotiable part of our culture. Our team thrives in a respectful, collaborative environment where feedback is welcomed, support is mutual, and excellence is pursued together. Guided by our core values—passion, can do, diligence, and empathy—we build meaningful relationships, celebrate contributions, and work with purpose to deliver the Modern Coffee experience.