Noosa Beachfront Chef

Surf Club Restaurant Pty Ltd; Noosa Shire; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Surf Club Restaurant Pty Ltd in Noosa Heads is seeking a Chef for a full-time role. You will prepare and cook high-quality dishes across an extensive à la carte menu at a beachfront venue on Hastings Street, with seafood, steaks, pasta, salads and daily specials.

The position requires a Diploma or higher in cookery, minimum 12 months’ experience, and strong knowledge of kitchen hygiene and cost control. This busy coastal restaurant offers an engaging team environment and opportunities for menu

Qualifications

• AQF Diploma or higher relevant cookery qualification, or equivalent.
• Minimum 12 months' recent, directly relevant experience working as a Chef in a comparable restaurant.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and cook varied à la carte dishes consistently during busy restaurant service periods.
• Practical knowledge of seafood, meat, pasta, salads and other contemporary restaurant menu preparation techniques.
• Ability to monitor food quality, presentation, portion control and consistency throughout preparation and service.
• Sound understanding of commercial kitchen hygiene, food safety, storage and stock rotation requirements.
• Ability to work effectively with kitchen, management and waiting staff in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage preparation priorities and maintain efficient kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality meals across the restaurant's extensive à la carte menu.
• Plan and organise food preparation to support efficient daily kitchen operations.
• Monitor the quality of dishes throughout preparation, cooking and presentation stages.
• Assist with menu planning and development of seasonal and daily special offerings.
• Estimate food requirements and assist with controlling food and labour costs.
• Order and maintain appropriate levels of fresh food, ingredients and kitchen supplies.
• Prepare seafood, steaks, pasta, salads and other menu items to established standards.
• Coordinate food preparation activities with kitchen staff during busy service periods.
• Discuss food preparation and service requirements with management and waiting staff.
• Demonstrate cooking techniques and provide guidance on appropriate food preparation procedures.
• Maintain consistent portion sizes, presentation standards and quality across all dishes.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene and sanitation requirements are followed throughout the kitchen.
• Assist with training and supervising kitchen staff where required.
• Monitor stock rotation, food storage and preservation procedures to minimise waste.
• Maintain an organised, clean and efficient workstation throughout preparation and service.

Skills

Experience as Chef

Seafood knowledge

Kitchen hygiene

Menu planning

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Education

AQF Diploma or higher cookery qualification

Job description

Surf Club Restaurant Pty Ltd in Noosa Heads is seeking a Chef for a full-time role. You will prepare and cook high-quality dishes across an extensive à la carte menu at a beachfront venue on Hastings Street, with seafood, steaks, pasta, salads and daily specials.

The position requires a Diploma or higher in cookery, minimum 12 months’ experience, and strong knowledge of kitchen hygiene and cost control. This busy coastal restaurant offers an engaging team environment and opportunities for menu