Chef

Aussie World; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Free entry for immediate family

Parking

Job summary

Aussie World Pty Ltd on Queensland's Sunshine Coast invites an experienced Full-Time Chef to join Mango's Bar & Grill within a dynamic restaurant and event space, The Shed. You will work with Western-Asian fusion cuisine, collaborating with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef to uphold quality, presentation and service across lunch and dinner services.

Key duties include kitchen leadership across multiple sections, inventory control, and aiding menu development.

Qualifications

• Relevant culinary qualification or at least five years of full-time experience in a comparable kitchen environment.
• Ability to work confidently across grill, pans, larder, dessert and pizza.
• A strong passion for food, flavour, quality and presentation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to multitask and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work a seven-day roster, including weekends, school holidays and split shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, plate and garnish dishes to a consistently high standard.
• Oversee and manage an assigned kitchen section.
• Receive, check and account for deliveries in accordance with business procedures.
• Maintain stock rotation, minimise wastage and ensure effective inventory management.
• Keep kitchen areas clean, organised and compliant with food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Monitor portion sizes, food costs and quality control.
• Assist with menu development, recipe preparation and costing in consultation with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef.
• Coordinate food preparation and service to ensure timely delivery during busy periods.
• Support, train and mentor fellow kitchen team members.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative and professional kitchen environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Food presentation

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

About the Role

Aussie World Pty Ltd is home to the iconic Banana Bender Pub, a popular tourist destination located just off the Bruce Highway on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Full-Time Chef to join the kitchen team at Mango's Bar & Grill. Our restaurant offers a dynamic lunch and dinner menu, alongside functions and events hosted in our versatile event space, The Shed.

We pride ourselves on serving high-quality, Western cuisine with Asian Fusion that reflects our local region and celebrates the diverse cultural backgrounds of our international kitchen team.

Working closely with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef, you will play an integral role in the daily operation of our kitchen, maintaining exceptional standards of food quality, presentation and service.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare, cook, plate and garnish dishes to a consistently high standard.

Oversee and manage an assigned kitchen section.

Receive, check and account for deliveries in accordance with business procedures.

Maintain stock rotation, minimise wastage and ensure effective inventory management.

Keep kitchen areas clean, organised and compliant with food safety and hygiene requirements.

Monitor portion sizes, food costs and quality control.

Assist with menu development, recipe preparation and costing in consultation with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef.

Coordinate food preparation and service to ensure timely delivery during busy periods.

Support, train and mentor fellow kitchen team members.

Contribute to a positive, collaborative and professional kitchen environment.

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

A relevant culinary qualification or at least five years of full-time experience in a comparable kitchen environment.

The ability to work confidently across different kitchen sections, including grill, pans, larder, dessert and pizza.

A strong passion for food, flavour, quality and presentation.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

The ability to multitask and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.

A proactive approach to problem-solving and time management.

A reliable, punctual and professional work ethic.

Flexibility to work a seven-day roster, including weekends, school holidays and split shifts.

What We Offer

A friendly, welcoming and supportive kitchen team.

An inclusive working environment that values cultural diversity and collaboration.

Free entry to Aussie World for your immediate family upon successful completion of probation, subject to applicable conditions.

Visa sponsorship opportunities for suitable eligible applicants.

Convenient local parking.

A competitive annual salary plus superannuation.

Join Our Team

If you are an enthusiastic chef who takes pride in delivering outstanding food and enjoys working in a vibrant hospitality environment, we would love to hear from you.