Qualified Chefs - Full Time & Casual Positions Available

Avoca Beach Surf Club; Gosford; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging available

Staff discounts

Immediate start available

Competitive salary based on experience

Job summary

Avoca Beach Surf Club is seeking talented, qualified chefs for full-time and casual positions. Immediate start with a creative kitchen team serving members and guests in a lively coastal venue.

Join a busy kitchen that values fresh, local ingredients, strong leadership, and reliability. Experience in a fast-paced setting, together with a Cert IV or Diploma in hospitality, will help you thrive in this beachside club environment.

Qualifications

• Australian work rights are required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality creative dishes for regular menu and daily specials.
• Cater to dietary preferences including vegetarian and gluten-free options.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment.
• Manage stock ordering, deliveries, and inventory.
• Uphold high standards of food hygiene and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with front-of-house for smooth service and quality.

Skills

Proven chef experience

Leadership

People management

Communication

Organised

Food safety knowledge

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Stock control

Education

Cert IV Commercial Cookery

Diploma of Hospitality Management

Job description

Qualified Chefs - Full Time & Casual Positions Available

Located right by the beach, our surf club is a favourite for locals and visitors enjoying casual dining, cold drinks, and friendly service. With stunning views, a relaxed atmosphere, and a busy calendar of functions, we're looking for experienced, reliable and energetic chefs to join the kitchen team at our lively coastal venue.

The Role

IMMEDIATE START

We're looking for a talented, creative, and qualified chefs to prepare and deliver exceptional meals for our club members and guests.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality creative dishes, including both a regular menu and daily specials

• Cater to dietary preferences and requirements, including vegetarian and gluten-free options

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment

• Managing stock ordering, deliveries, and inventory

• Uphold high standards of food hygiene and safety regulations

• Collaborate with the front-of-house team to ensure smooth service and quality

Qualifications & Skills

• Australian work rights are required for this position

• Either Cert IV Commercial Cookery or Diploma of Hospitality Management qualification is acceptable

• Proven experience as a chef in a fast paced kitchen role with up to date references.

• Strong leadership, communication & people management skills

• Calm under pressure, great with people, and highly organised

• Strong knowledge of food safety standards

• Passionate about fresh, local ingredients and creative cuisine

• Ability to work efficiently in a busy, fast-paced environment

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Skilled in stock control, ordering, and supplier management

• Flexible availability, including evening, weekends and holiday periods

Why Join Us

• Stunning beachfront location with a great local team

• Opportunity for growth with a community focused venue

• Variety through both day-to-day service and events/functions

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Salary packaging available

• Staff discounts and a supportive work environment

• Immediate start available