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Catering & Events Chef

BIBIS HQ · MELBOURNE · ONSITE

  • Execute high-quality food experiences at scale.

  • Own prep, plating, and service for events and catering that make a mark.

THE ROLE

You’ll be responsible for bringing the BIBIS food experience to life. This include prepping, plating, and executing service across events and catering. This is a frontline role for someone who thrives under pressure, owns their section, and delivers consistently high standards every time.

You’ll work closely with the Kitchen Operations Manager and wider events team to prep, plate, and serve food on the day, whether on-site at an activation, or behind the scenes in the kitchen. You’ll also help lead casual crew during service, manage plating quality and timing, and take responsibility for clean down and hygiene.

This is a fast-paced, hands-on role for someone who takes pride in their food, their prep, and their leadership.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Food Prep & Execution

  • Follow BIBIS recipes and portion standards exactly

  • Prep key ingredients (puff puff, rice, beans, meat, plantains, sauces) to spec

  • Ensure food is cooked, stored, and held at correct temperatures

  • Maintain food quality and reduce waste

 

Plating & Service

  • Plate meals to BIBIS presentation standards

  • Run food stations or service points during events

  • Communicate with team to stay on time and on target

  • Adapt quickly to last-minute changes or rushes

 

Kitchen Leadership

  • Lead small casual teams during service when needed

  • Delegate and coordinate during high-volume service

  • Keep kitchen and service areas clean, safe, and flowing smoothly

 

Clean Down & Compliance

  • Clean your bench and the whole kitchen

  • Submit post-service checklists and kitchen photos

  • Follow hygiene standards and food safety requirements at all times

RESULTS

  • Food is prepped, plated, and served to BIBIS quality and timing standards

  • Events run smoothly, with food served hot, fresh, and on time

  • Casual kitchen crew are supported and well-directed

  • Clean down is completed properly and documented

  • Customer experience is consistently high, with minimal errors or delays

  • Kitchen Ops Manager and leadership can rely on you without micromanaging

LOCATION

Melbourne-based

Onsite work, with hours depending on prep days and event schedules

COMPENSATION

$32.27 per hour + performance bonuses

Includes meals on shift & discounts on all things BIBIS

Opportunities to grow into part-time/full-time roles as we scale.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Not offered for this role.

THE BIBIS WAY

Speed Over Everything.

If it can be done now, we do it now.

We act, adjust, and keep momentum.

Speed is our edge. Done fast still means done right.

 

State The Facts, Tell The Truth.

We say what’s real.

We do what we said we would.

Especially when it’s uncomfortable. Trust is everything.

Give. Give. Give.

We give first:to our team, our customers, and our mission.

We go above and beyond without keeping score.

Giving builds trust, relationships, which compound over time.

Catering & Events Chef – Casual

BIBIS HQ · MELBOURNE · ONSITE 

  • Execute high-quality food experiences at scale.

  • Own prep, plating, and service for events and catering that make a mark.

Department

Kitchen & Operations



Location

Melbourne (HQ)

 

Remote Status

Onsite

 

Compensation

$32.27 per hour + performance bonuses

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