Wild Canary is looking for an experienced and passionate Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team at our established bistro and events venue, set within beautiful garden surrounds in Brookfield.

Trading successfully for more than 10 years, Wild Canary is an established and growing Brisbane business with a strong reputation for quality food, beautiful surroundings and memorable events.

We are looking for someone who takes genuine pride in their food, enjoys working with excellent produce and wants to be part of a professional, supportive kitchen team.

At Wild Canary, you'll enjoy the variety of a busy daytime bistro alongside the creativity and occasion of premium weddings and events — without the late-night restaurant lifestyle.

The role

As a Chef de Partie, you'll take ownership of your section and play an important role in delivering a consistently high-quality food experience across our bistro and events.

You'll be responsible for:

• Running your section confidently and independently during service

• Preparing and cooking high-quality food to our standards

• Working with seasonal and local produce and contributing to menu development

• Supporting the Head Chef and wider kitchen team with daily operations

• Working across bistro service, weddings and premium events

• Maintaining excellent standards of presentation, consistency and timing

• Ensuring your section is clean, organised and service-ready

• Supporting and mentoring more junior members of the kitchen team where appropriate

About you

We're looking for an experienced CDP who is technically capable, organised and takes pride in doing things well.

You'll bring:

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie in a quality, high-volume kitchen

• The confidence to manage your own section during busy service

• Strong food preparation and cooking skills

• Excellent attention to detail and consistency

• A calm, positive approach under pressure

• Good communication and a genuine team mentality

• High standards of cleanliness, food safety and organisation

• A passion for quality produce and well-executed food

• Flexibility to work weekends and occasional events

Pastry experience is highly desirable. An interest or background in pastry, baking or desserts would be a real advantage given the breadth of our food offering.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who wants to be part of a team, is reliable and takes pride in what they do.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your cover letter and resume to:

events@wildcanary.com.au

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Wild Canary is on the lookout for an Apprentice Chef to join our dynamic Kitchen Team.

This is a fabulous opportunity for someone who is passionate about food, loves working with beautiful seasonal produce and is eager to learn and grow within a creative kitchen environment.

Wild Canary is renowned for supporting local producers and showcasing the incredible produce available in our region. We also harvest from our own established kitchen garden, giving our kitchen team the opportunity to work closely with fresh, seasonal ingredients.

THE ROLE

• Full-time apprenticeship position

• 5-day roster

• Breakfast and lunch service, offering a great lifestyle balance

• Occasional special events

• Hands-on experience in a creative and supportive kitchen

• Plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and creativity

• Genuine opportunities for growth and progression

Whether you're just starting your culinary journey or looking to build on your existing skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn from an experienced kitchen team and become part of a unique Brisbane dining venue.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO IS:

• Passionate about food and hospitality

• Eager to learn and develop their skills

• Hardworking, reliable and motivated

• A positive team player

• Creative and enthusiastic

• Interested in seasonal produce and working with local farmers and producers

• Committed to delivering quality and taking pride in their work

OUR VALUES

• Excellent teamwork

• We work together, support one another and understand that a great kitchen is built on a strong team.

• A happy and productive workplace

• We believe you can work hard, produce exceptional food and still enjoy what you do.

• Driven to learn and grow

• We value people who are curious, motivated and keen to develop their skills.

• Supportive and positive environment

• We encourage our team to learn, ask questions and take on new challenges.

• Passion for local produce

• We love working with local farmers, producers and the seasonal ingredients they provide.

• Exceptional customer service and care

• Everything we do contributes to our guests' experience, from the kitchen to the dining room.

ABOUT WILD CANARY

Wild Canary is a botanical bistro nestled within the beautiful grounds of Brookfield Gardens.

We are dedicated to supporting local producers and showcasing exceptional produce sourced from local farms, as well as our own kitchen garden.

Our small, creative and ever-changing menu reflects the seasons, with a focus on treating beautiful ingredients with the utmost respect.

If you're passionate about food, keen to learn and looking for a workplace where you can grow your skills and career, we'd love to hear from you.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your cover letter and resume to:

events@wildcanary.com.au

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Wild Canary is looking for an experienced high-volume Barista to join our fun and energetic team.  You must be fast on your feet, have a strong background in hospitality, experience using specialty coffee, able to multitask, have great customer service and work well in a fast-paced environment.  Flexibility to work a rotating roster that includes weekends.

This is a Casual position with the opportunity for part-time or full-time employment available to the right candidate.

Job tasks and responsibilities: 

• Speciality coffee experience

• Deliver beverages in line with our standards

• Maintaining cleanliness and organization of the coffee station

• Greeting customers

• Waiting tables

• Running food and drinks

• General Café /

• Restaurant duties

• Upholding our high standard of customer service

To be considered for this role you should:

• Be available on weekdays and weekends

• Have at least 2 years’ experience as a Barista in similar venue

• Experience working in a fast paced and high-volume environment

• Able to work well under pressure

• Work well in a team environment

• Must have positive attitude, good work ethic, team player and communication skills and willing to assist in all necessary daily café duties

• Have a passion for hospitality, coffee and strong product knowledge and excellent customer service

• Have current RSA

• Be available on weekdays and weekend availability essential

• Have Australian work rights (valid for at least 12 months)

• As we are a 7 day a week operation for breakfast and lunch, we would prefer someone with flexible availability. 

Benefits & Culture

• Join an experienced team

• Assist in the development of a great team

• Work in an aesthetically beautiful environment  

How to apply

If this sounds like your next career move, then please send through cover letter and curriculum vitae to the hiring manager at events@wildcanary.com.au. 

Your cover letter should include responses to the following questions:

1. How many years' experience do you have as a Barista in a similar venue? 

2. How many hours are you available to work per week? 

3. What days are you available to work?

Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted. Immediate start for the right candidate!

Wild Canary is looking for Cafe All-rounders to join our fun and energetic team.  You must be fast on your feet, able to multitask, have great customer service and work well in a fast-paced environment.  Flexibility to work a rotating roster that includes weekends. 

Job tasks and responsibilities: 

• Greeting customers

• Waiting tables

• Running food and drinks

• Barista experience (preferred - not essential)

• General cafe duties

To be considered for this role you should:

• Be available on weekdays and weekends

• Have at least 2 years’ experience as a Café All-rounder in similar venue

• Be outgoing and friendly

• Experience working in a fast paced and high-volume environment

• Able to work well under pressure

• Work well in a team environment

• Outgoing and have a friendly personality

• Must have positive attitude, good work ethic, team player and communication skills and willing to assist in all necessary daily café duties

• Have a passion for for hospitality, food, coffee and customer service

• Reliable and have current RSA

• Be available on weekdays and weekend availability essential

• Have Australian work rights (valid for at least 12 months)

• As we are a 7 day a week operation for breakfast and lunch, we would prefer someone with flexible availability. 

Benefits & Culture

• Join an experienced team

• Assist in the development of a great team

• Work in an aesthetically beautiful environment  

 
How to apply

If this sounds like your next career move, then please send through cover letter and curriculum vitae to the hiring manager at events@wildcanary.com.au. 

Your cover letter should include responses to the following questions:

1. How many years' experience do you have as a Café All-rounder in a similar venue? 

2. How many hours are you available to work per week? 

3. What days are you available to work?

Join Wild Canary and be part of something a little different. We’re offering a casual opportunity with regular event shifts, working alongside our established team in a stunning botanical venue. Deliver elegant, high-end events in a unique hospitality setting where no two events are quite the same.

Does this sound like you?

Are you a hospitality professional who takes pride in delivering polished, elegant service? You know how to read a room, carry yourself with confidence, and make guests feel genuinely looked after. You're reliable, well presented, and you understand that in events, the details matter.

What you will do

• Deliver food and beverage service at events to an elegant standard

• Carry and present dishes with care and precision

• Engage with guests in a warm, professional manner

• Work as part of a coordinated events team to ensure seamless service

• Uphold Wild Canary's presentation and service standards throughout each event

 What you will bring

• Minimum two years experience in hospitality or events food and beverage service

• Current RSA certificate

• Strong customer service skills and a professional presentation

• Full working rights in Australia

Who you are

You take your craft seriously. You show up on time, in presentation, and in attitude. You're comfortable in a formal service environment and you know how to work efficiently as part of a team. You care about the guest experience and it shows.

What you will get

When you join Wild Canary, you'll be part of an established venue with a genuine point of difference:

• Regular casual shifts at a well regarded botanical bistro and events venue

• A fun and supportive team environment

• Exposure to high quality events and elegant service standards

• Opportunity to grow within the venue over time

 Who we are

Wild Canary is a botanical bistro known for delivering beautiful, considered events in a unique and elegant setting. We hold ourselves to a high standard and we look for people who do the same.

How to apply

We're not expecting you to tick every box. If you have the right experience, your RSA, and a genuine passion for hospitality, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your cover letter and resume to:

events@wildcanary.com.au

Only successful applicants will be contacted.