Seasoned Chef – Fast-Paced Kitchen, Modern Cuisine

Australia Chef Migration; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Parklands Tavern is seeking an experienced Chef to join a fast-paced, friendly kitchen team on the Sunshine Coast. You will work under a dedicated Head Chef, delivering quality and modern dishes across varied cuisines.

Minimum 3 years in a professional kitchen is required; flexibility for a 5-day, 38-hour week is essential, with strong food hygiene and presentation standards throughout service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a professional environment.
• Able to work 5 days across a 7-day operation.
• Flexible and willing attitude, clear communication and customer service skills.
• Immaculate grooming and pride in presentation.
• Ability to manage your own sections and deliver a consistently high standard of food.
• Take pride in food presentation and top quality.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Food Hygiene compliance, knowledge and practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own sections and deliver a consistently high standard of food.
• Deliver top quality food with presentational pride.
• Be flexible with a rotating roster across Mon–Sun.
• Communicate clearly with team and customers.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food hygiene

Team communication

Roster flexibility

Food presentation

Section management

Grooming/presentation

Education

Trade qualification or equivalent

Job description

Parklands Tavern is seeking an experienced Chef to join a fast-paced, friendly kitchen team on the Sunshine Coast. You will work under a dedicated Head Chef, delivering quality and modern dishes across varied cuisines.

Minimum 3 years in a professional kitchen is required; flexibility for a 5-day, 38-hour week is essential, with strong food hygiene and presentation standards throughout service.