Chefs & Cooks

The Comiskey Group; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very attractive salary package

Family company

Job summary

The Doonan is seeking experienced Full-Time Chefs and Cooks to join our busy kitchen family. Reporting to the Head Chef, you will lead a team across multiple outlets during peak service, ensuring consistent quality and timely delivery of dishes in a high-volume setting.

You'll bring at least 2 years in current role and 1–2 years in high-volume catering, a passion for fresh seasonal produce, and strong food hygiene practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in current role; 1–2 years in high-volume restaurant/catering.
• Experience leading a team during peak service.
• Strong food hygiene and safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist in menu planning, implementation and execution.
• Lead a team during service periods to ensure quality.
• Control food preparation and wastage.
• Develop and maintain high food standards.

Education

Culinary qualification (Cert III/IV)

Job description

The Doonan (Comiskey Management Services Pty Ltd)

The Doonan requires Full-Time Chefs & Cooks to join our expanding kitchen team!

The Doonan is a vibrant dining destination nestled in the picturesque Noosa hinterland. Set on 2 hectares of lush gardens, just minutes from the region’s iconic beaches, The Doonan offers indoor and outdoor dining, a lively bar, a pizzeria, ice creamery, bespoke bottle shop, and multiple function spaces. Recognised by the AHA as Australia’s Best Family Dining Destination 2025, The Doonan is celebrated for fresh, innovative cuisine, relaxed luxury, and a warm, community-driven atmosphere. Guests come for exceptional food, drinks, and experiences in a stunning natural setting.

ABOUT YOU:

The Doonan is expanding our team and is looking for an experienced Chefs to assist in the operation ofour diverse range of high-volume food outlets. This position has prospects for career development and the opportunity to learn and grow within a large team of experienced staff. Successful applicants will have a strong Food focus and lead their team during key service periods. Ensuring we deliver industry best service at all times. The role requires availability both day and night and weekend work. It is not for the faint hearted but will be a career defining opportunity.

This position demands a highly trained professional with a full knowledge of all aspects of kitchen operations.A comfortable ability to interact with diners and be able to work closely with the front of house team is essential. Applicants must have a minimum of 2years in their current role, inclusive of 1-2years working in a high-volume diverse range of restaurant and catering options.

WHAT YOUBRING:

You must display a passion for fresh and seasonal produce and have flair and imagination, offering our guests a memorable dining experience.

Ideally you will have worked in a similar style venue, with a resume showing a stable work history. Reporting to the Head Chef, you will have the opportunity to assist in the operation of2 kitchens and lead a team to provide the best result possible. This is ahands-on role withthe ideal person having the responsibilities of:

Assisting in menu planning, implementation and execution.

Controlling food preparation and managing wastage.

Leading by example as a hands-on-chef with excellent quality assurance and standards.

You will be enjoy being on tools and bringing our creations to life

Assist in the developmentthrough innovative and original menu planning and maintenance of high food standards

Establishing and maintaining effective employee working relationships at all times

Bring your on-trend ideas, new dishes, new concepts and new menus to make our food offering the best.

Encourage a positive learning and supportive team culture with a high degree of professionalism

Develop and build strong relationships with various stakeholders

Stock-taking and maintaining food cost control and budgeting

Proven ability to manage food and wage costs

Excellent Food Hygiene and Occupational Health & Safety standards

Good interpersonal communication skills

A quick-thinking ability to be able to perform numerous tasks in a fast-paced environment.

The ability to take on new ideas and think "outside of the box"

Applicant must have at least 1-Year of relevant employment experience

Applicant will ideally hold relevant vocational or tertiary qualifications

WHAT WE OFFER

This is a great opportunity to join a progressive group that is constantly at the forefront of industry innovation.

Very attractive salary package

Involvement in something truly remarkable

A chance to join a family company that achieves and rewards success

If this sounds like you, and you meet the criteria above, please reply with your resume, a letter detailing your experiences in relation to the position requirements and references from relevant industry employers and full contact details.

Only candidates short listed for interview will be contacted