Lead Sous Chef — Seafood, Chef Hat Kitchen

RPMGlobal

Hamilton Island

On-site

AUD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Chef Hat-awarded restaurant

Island lifestyle

Mentor kitchen brigade

Leadership career growth

Work with seafood philosophy

Job summary

Catseye Pool Club on Hamilton Island is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join the kitchen leadership team in a Chef Hat-awarded, seafood-focused restaurant overlooking Catseye Beach. Working closely with Head Chef, you will lead daily operations, mentor junior chefs, manage sections, assist with rostering and stock control, and contribute to menus while upholding sustainable kitchen practices.

This role offers a vibrant island lifestyle and the opportunity to develop your leadership career

Qualifications

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (Essential)
Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (Essential)
Current First Aid & CPR Certificate (Essential)
Minimum 3-5 years' experience at Senior CDP or Sous Chef level
Experience within high-end, seafood-focused kitchens preferred
Strong leadership skills with experience training and mentoring chefs
Confidence leading fast-paced kitchen services and maintaining quality under pressure
Open Australian Driver Licence preferred and valid Australian working rights

Responsibilities

Lead hands-on kitchen operations across daily service.
Oversee kitchen sections, mentor and train junior chefs, support rostering and stock control.
Contribute to menu refinement and daily specials.
Maintain the restaurant's seafood philosophy and sustainable kitchen practices.