Chef

Jobsource; Noosa Shire; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Surf Club Restaurant Pty Ltd in Noosa Heads is seeking a Chef to join their established beachfront restaurant on Hastings Street. The venue offers relaxed coastal dining with an extensive à la carte menu featuring seafood, steaks, pasta, salads, fish and chips, desserts and daily specials, serving both locals and visitors in a busy, family-friendly environment.

The role requires an AQF Diploma or higher cookery qualification and at least 12 months' chef experience in a similar setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months' recent, directly relevant experience working as a Chef in a comparable restaurant environment.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and cook varied à la carte dishes consistently during busy restaurant service periods.
• Practical knowledge of seafood, meat, pasta, salads and other contemporary restaurant menu preparation techniques.
• Ability to monitor food quality, presentation, portion control and consistency throughout preparation and service.
• Sound understanding of commercial kitchen hygiene, food safety, storage and stock rotation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality meals across the restaurant's extensive à la carte menu.
• Plan and organise food preparation to support efficient daily kitchen operations.
• Monitor the quality of dishes throughout preparation, cooking and presentation stages.
• Assist with menu planning and development of seasonal and daily special offerings.
• Estimate food requirements and assist with controlling food and labour costs.
• Order and maintain appropriate levels of fresh food, ingredients and kitchen supplies.
• Prepare seafood, steaks, pasta, salads and other menu items to established standards.
• Coordinate food preparation activities with kitchen staff during busy service periods.
• Discuss food preparation and service requirements with management and waiting staff.
• Demonstrate cooking techniques and provide guidance on appropriate food preparation procedures.
• Maintain consistent portion sizes, presentation standards and quality across all dishes.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene and sanitation requirements are followed throughout the kitchen.
• Assist with training and supervising kitchen staff where required.
• Monitor stock rotation, food storage and preservation procedures to minimise waste.
• Maintain an organised, clean and efficient workstation throughout preparation and service.

Skills

Restaurant chef experience

High-volume kitchen

Food safety knowledge

Education

AQF Diploma or higher

Job description

Position: Chef
Position Type: Full Time
Salary: $80,000 - $84,000 p/a plus Super
Employer Name: Surf Club Restaurant Pty Ltd
A.B.N. 98 128 267 372
Job Location: 69 Hastings St, Noosa Heads, QLD, 4567, AUSTRALIA
Advertising Period: 28 days - 6 Nov 2026 > 4 Dec 2026

Summary

Our client is seeking to add a Chef to their established beachfront restaurant in Noosa Heads. Operating from a prominent Hastings Street location overlooking Noosa Main Beach, the venue offers relaxed coastal dining with an extensive à la carte menu featuring seafood, steaks, pasta, salads, fish and chips, desserts and daily specials, serving both local residents and visitors in a busy, family-friendly environment.

Job responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality meals across the restaurant's extensive à la carte menu.
• Plan and organise food preparation to support efficient daily kitchen operations.
• Monitor the quality of dishes throughout preparation, cooking and presentation stages.
• Assist with menu planning and development of seasonal and daily special offerings.
• Estimate food requirements and assist with controlling food and labour costs.
• Order and maintain appropriate levels of fresh food, ingredients and kitchen supplies.
• Prepare seafood, steaks, pasta, salads and other menu items to established standards.
• Coordinate food preparation activities with kitchen staff during busy service periods.
• Discuss food preparation and service requirements with management and waiting staff.
• Demonstrate cooking techniques and provide guidance on appropriate food preparation procedures.
• Maintain consistent portion sizes, presentation standards and quality across all dishes.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene and sanitation requirements are followed throughout the kitchen.
• Assist with training and supervising kitchen staff where required.
• Monitor stock rotation, food storage and preservation procedures to minimise waste.
• Maintain an organised, clean and efficient workstation throughout preparation and service.

Requirements

• AQF Diploma or higher relevant cookery qualification, or equivalent demonstrated skills and experience appropriate to the Chef role.
• Minimum 12 months' recent, directly relevant experience working as a Chef in a comparable restaurant environment.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and cook varied à la carte dishes consistently during busy restaurant service periods.
• Practical knowledge of seafood, meat, pasta, salads and other contemporary restaurant menu preparation techniques.
• Ability to monitor food quality, presentation, portion control and consistency throughout preparation and service.
• Sound understanding of commercial kitchen hygiene, food safety, storage and stock rotation requirements.
• Ability to work effectively with kitchen, management and waiting staff in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage preparation priorities and maintain efficient kitchen operations.