Chef

Townsville Yacht Club; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Townsville Yacht Club on the waterfront is seeking a passionate Chef to join our kitchen team, delivering outstanding dining experiences across our restaurant, functions and events. Reporting to the Head Chef, you will contribute to menus and ensure high presentation standards in a supportive environment.

We offer a stable roster with excellent work-life balance, trade-qualified leadership, and opportunities to contribute ideas in a respected local venue that values quality and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Trade Qualified with cooking expertise.
• Ability to learn and reproduce recipes.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality dishes following the established menu and meet customer expectations.
• Assist with daily kitchen operations.
• Assist with stock control and kitchen organisation.
• Work in a team ensuring timely service and presentation.
• Ensure hygiene and food safety standards.
• Maintain equipment in good order.
• Collaborate within a professional team environment.

Skills

Trade Qualified

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Work under pressure

Job description

Join One of Townsville's Best Waterfront Hospitality Venues

Looking for a chef role that offers great hours, a supportive team and a fantastic work environment?

Townsville Yacht Club is one of Townsville's hidden gems, located on the waterfront overlooking our beautiful marina. We are proud to offer quality food, exceptional customer service and a welcoming atmosphere for our members and guests.

Unlike many hospitality venues, we trade Wednesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner, and Sunday lunch only, providing a work life balance that is hard to find in the industry.

We are seeking a passionate and reliable Chef to join our kitchen team and help deliver outstanding dining experiences across our restaurant, functions and events.

Why Join Us?

Work in a stunning waterfront location

Enjoy a stable roster with excellent work life balance

Closed Monday and Tuesday (and Sunday Nights)

Be part of a supportive and friendly team

Variety of work including restaurant service and functions

Opportunity to contribute ideas and menu development

Long term career opportunity with a respected local organisation

Work alongside an experienced hospitality team

About the position:

Reporting to the Head Chef, you will:

Produce high quality dishes that follow the established menu and meet customer expectations to a consistent standard

Assist with daily kitchen operations

Assist with stock control and kitchen organisation

Working in a team environment, ensuring timely service and a high standard of presentation

Ensure hygiene and food safety standards

Ensure all equipment is maintained in good order

Work collaboratively within a professional team environment

About You

(before applying, ask yourself if you can demonstrate the following attributes)

A true hospitality professional with a love for food and a passion for cooking

Trade Qualified

Ability to learn, retain and reproduce recipes and menu items

Quick and consistent with a demonstrated ability to multi task

A high level of integrity, trustworthiness and reliability

A strong team player as part of a close team

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure and remain calm under adversity

A high level of personal presentation and hygiene is a must

So, if you are a'can-do'person, who thrives on new challenges; likes working in a team and consistently delivers to the highest quality, then you'll fit right in and we'd love to hear from you!