Chef – Waterfront Kitchen, Fast-Paced Coastal Dining

WhitePage Consultancy; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WhitePage Consultancy – Paradise Point QLD is seeking a Chef for The Lounge Paradise Point, a waterfront dining venue in Paradise Point. This full-time, permanent role sits in a fast-paced kitchen and requires delivering high-quality seafood, grilled dishes and contemporary fare to guests.

The successful candidate will help design seasonal menus, train junior staff, ensure food safety and manage stock for cost efficiency while upholding service standards.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of relevant work experience as a Chef.
• An AQF associate degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with menu design, review and seasonal refinement to match the venue’s dining style and ingredient availability.
• Support smooth kitchen coordination during busy lunch, dinner and function periods.
• Demonstrate sound cooking techniques and provide guidance to junior kitchen staff on preparation methods, portioning and plating.
• Assist in training new kitchen team members in food preparation procedures, kitchen routines and service expectations.
• Maintain a clean, organised and efficient work area at all times.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, sanitation and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Correctly store, chill, freeze and preserve ingredients to maintain quality and minimise waste.
• Contribute to stock rotation, wastage control and kitchen efficiency initiatives.
• Estimate food requirements, control kitchen stock usage and contribute to food cost and labour cost management.
• Order food supplies and check deliveries to ensure freshness, quality and suitability for service.
• Prepare, cook and finish a wide range of dishes in line with the venue’s menu and service standards.
• Produce high-quality meals across entrée, share plate, seafood, grill and main course offerings with consistency in taste and presentation.
• Monitor dishes throughout prep, cooking, plating and pass service to ensure quality, portion control and presentation standards.
• Collaborate with management and front-of-house staff regarding menu items, specials, service flow, customer feedback and dietary or preparation requirements.
• Assist with menu specials and daily prep planning to support service readiness.
• Help maintain a positive, cooperative and professional kitchen culture.

Education

AQF associate degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma in a relevant field

Job description

WhitePage Consultancy – Paradise Point QLD is seeking a Chef for The Lounge Paradise Point, a waterfront dining venue in Paradise Point. This full-time, permanent role sits in a fast-paced kitchen and requires delivering high-quality seafood, grilled dishes and contemporary fare to guests.

The successful candidate will help design seasonal menus, train junior staff, ensure food safety and manage stock for cost efficiency while upholding service standards.