Senior Chef

The Comiskey Group; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Doonan in Noosa hinterland is seeking a Senior Chef to join our expanding kitchen team. You will work across high-volume outlets, lead a hands-on team during peak service, and contribute to fresh, seasonal menus in a setting that blends indoor and outdoor dining with a vibrant bar and pizzeria.

Reporting to the Head Chef, you will optimize food preparation, control wastage, and maintain the highest standards of food hygiene while collaborating with the front of house to deliver exceptional

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen operations and managing high-volume service.
• Ability to lead a team during peak service periods.
• Strong focus on fresh, seasonal cuisine and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in menu planning, implementation and execution.
• Controlling food preparation and managing wastage.
• Leading by example as a hands-on chef with high quality assurance and standards.
• Assist in development through 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"

Skills

Team leadership

Food focus

High-volume service

Menu development

Guest experience

Job description

The Doonan requires Senior chefs 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"

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