BBQ & Wood-Fire Chef – Casual / Full-Time

The Comiskey Group; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Doonan on the Sunshine Coast is seeking a BBQ & Wood-Fire Chef for casual and full-time roles in its outdoor dining area. You will prepare and cook meats and dishes with smoker, gyroscope and open-fire BBQ, taking ownership of the outdoor BBQ section during weekend services and delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.

Join a kitchen that values live-fire cooking, guest engagement, and teamwork, with opportunities to work with specialist BBQ equipment and to progress within the

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a chef in a commercial kitchen.
• Passion for BBQ, smoking, grilling and live-fire cooking.
• Experience with Asado-style cooking and smokers or rotisserie equipment.
• Ability to manage own section and work independently.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Availability Friday to Sunday.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of meats and dishes using smoker, gyroscope and open-fire BBQ.
• Take ownership of the outdoor BBQ section during weekend services.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency.
• Manage preparation, cooking and service in a busy outdoor environment.
• Work closely with kitchen team to ensure smooth service.
• Maintain excellent food safety, cleanliness and equipment standards.
• Engage with guests and contribute to the unique dining experience.

Skills

Chef experience

BBQ passion

Live-fire cooking

Independence

Organization

Team player

Availability Fri-Sun

Tools

Smokers/Rotisserie

Job description

BBQ & Wood-Fire Chef – Casual / Full-Time

Prepare and cook a variety of meats and dishes using a smoker, gyroscope and open-fire BBQ in our outdoor cooking area set amongst beautiful gardens. Take ownership of the outdoor BBQ section during weekend services, maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency. Manage preparation, cooking and service in a busy outdoor environment, working closely with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service. Maintain excellent food safety, cleanliness and equipment standards, and engage with guests to contribute to the unique dining experience at The Doonan.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of meats and dishes using smoker, gyroscope and open-fire BBQ
• Take ownership of the outdoor BBQ section during weekend services
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency
• Manage preparation, cooking and service in a busy outdoor environment
• Work closely with kitchen team to ensure smooth service
• Maintain excellent food safety, cleanliness and equipment standards
• Engage with guests and contribute to the unique dining experience

About you

• Previous experience as a chef in a commercial kitchen
• A genuine passion for BBQ, smoking, grilling and live-fire cooking
• Experience with Asado-style cooking, smokers or rotisserie equipment would be highly regarded
• Confident managing your own section and working independently
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
• Availability Friday to Sunday

About us

• The Doonan is one of the Sunshine Coast's most popular garden venues, featuring a beautiful outdoor cooking area with a smoker, gyroscope and open-fire BBQ, offering a unique Asado-inspired outdoor dining experience.
• A unique outdoor cooking environment in one of the Sunshine Coast's most popular garden venues
• The opportunity to work with a range of specialist BBQ and live-fire cooking equipment
• Casual weekend shifts, with full-time hours available for the right candidate
• Additional opportunities to work within the main kitchen
• A supportive and experienced kitchen team
• Competitive remuneration based on experience