Chef

Alex Surf Club; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Beachfront location

Job summary

Alex Surf Club on the Sunshine Coast is seeking an experienced Full-Time or Casual Chef to join our busy kitchen team across the Bistro, Bluff Bar, and Seaside Cafe. You will be part of a dynamic group that values quality food and teamwork.

You will prepare, cook and present high-quality meals, work across sections, and maintain food safety standards while supporting day-to-day operations and seasonal menu changes.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef in a busy kitchen.
• Strong food safety and kitchen hygiene knowledge.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Good time management and organisation.
• Calm and organised during busy service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present high-quality meals.
• Work across different kitchen sections.
• Maintain food quality, presentation and portion control.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and WHS requirements.
• Assist with stock rotation, storage and wastage control.
• Support Head Chef and wider kitchen team with day-to-day operations.
• Prepare meals to meet dietary requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organised and efficient work area.
• Contribute ideas and support seasonal menu changes.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety

Time management

Teamwork

Food presentation

Calm under pressure

Job description

Full-Time or Casual Chef - Alex Surf Club

Alex Surf Club is going from strength to strength, and with some of the best ocean views of any workplace on the Sunshine Coast, we are looking for an experienced Full-Time or Casual Chef to join our growing kitchen team.

We are a busy, fast-paced venue with a strong team culture, operating across our Bistro, Bluff Bar and Seaside Cafe. With continued growth across the Club, this is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a supportive team and takes pride in producing quality food.

About the Role

Working as part of our kitchen team, your duties will include:

• Preparing, cooking and presenting high-quality meals

• Working across different sections of the kitchen, depending on your experience

• Maintaining excellent food quality, presentation and portion control

• Following food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements

• Assisting with stock rotation, storage and wastage control

• Supporting the Head Chef and wider kitchen team with smooth day-to-day operations

• Preparing meals to meet dietary requirements where required

• Maintaining a clean, organised and efficient work area

• Contributing ideas and supporting seasonal menu changes where appropriate

About You

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have experience working as a Chef in a busy kitchen environment

• Take pride in the quality and presentation of your food

• Work well as part of a team

• Have strong time management and organisational skills

• Can remain calm and organised during busy service periods

• Have a good understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene

• Are reliable, positive and willing to learn

Candidates with different levels of experience will be considered. Whether your strength is grill and pans, pizzas and burgers, or all-round kitchen work, we would love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• Full-time or casual opportunities available

• Flexible working options

• A busy and varied kitchen environment

• A supportive and friendly team

• Opportunities to work across different areas of the Club

• A fantastic beachfront location with some of the best ocean views on the Sunshine Coast

• Opportunities to develop your skills and grow with the Club

Our Bistro offers all-day dining, our Bluff Bar operates Wednesday to Sunday, and our Seaside Cafe opens from 5:30am, giving us plenty of flexibility across different shifts and service styles.

If you are passionate about food, enjoy working in a great team and are looking for your next opportunity on the Sunshine Coast, we would love to hear from you.