Sous/CDP Chefs - Mission Beach South

The Elandra Mission Beach; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Breathtaking setting

Welcoming team culture

Competitive pay

Career development

Job summary

The Elandra Mission Beach is seeking a talented Chef to join our kitchen team at this iconic tropical resort. You will work alongside a small team of kitchen professionals, contributing to menu development, stock ordering, and skill development while delivering world-class cuisine with fresh local ingredients and stunning island views.

Ideal candidates have 2-3 years’ Sous Chef/CDP experience in a quality restaurant, strong cooking techniques, and a passion for food safety and teamwork in a

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience as a Sous Chef/CDP in a high-quality restaurant.
• Expertise in all cooking techniques, flavours, and ingredients.
• Skills in food presentation using traditional and modern cooking techniques.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef in a small kitchen team.
• Assist with menu development and stock ordering.
• Prepare high-quality cuisine with focus on presentation.
• Collaborate with front-of-house and kitchen teams to ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

Sous Chef/CDP experience

Cooking techniques

Food presentation

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

The Elandra at Mission Beach offers one of the most spectacular resort and dining experiences in Tropical North Queensland.

Commanding an iconic clifftop location perched above the mesmerising Coral Sea, the resort presents unhindered and breathtaking views of nearby Dunk, Bedarra, Hinchinbrook and the surrounding Family Group of Islands, with the Great Barrier Reef glistening on the horizon.

Comprising an amazing open-terrace tropical restaurant and bar, 20 boutique designer resort rooms and one of the most spectacular pool decks in Australia, The Elandra offers a private tropical escape or spectacular event venue like no other.

We are now expanding our kitchen team and have an amazing opportunity for a talented chef to join the group.

What’s in it for you?

· Breathtaking Setting
Work in one of Queensland’s most picturesque venues, with spectacular island views surrounded by tropical rainforest.

· A Welcoming Team Culture
Join a team that’s passionate, professional, and dedicated to making every guest’s experience memorable.

· Competitive Pay & Flexibility
Enjoy a great salary and a roster that supports your lifestyle.

· Career Development
We offer plenty of opportunities to grow — whether you’re just starting out or bringing experience to the table.

The Restaurant

The restaurant and bar are the heart and soul of Elandra. Offering mesmerizing ocean views from the newly renovated alfresco dining area, guests will experience true tropical dining with some of the most spectacular views on the east coast of Australia.

The menu concept is modern Australian using the freshest of local ingredients, cooked simply and presented spectacularly. Seafood and Asian influences feature heavily, along with the abundant and amazing produce available locally.

The Role

Our Chef roles supports the Head Chef amongst a small team of kitchen professionals.

In addition to preparing quality cuisine, the role will provide the successful candidate with exposure to menu development, stock ordering and skill development.

The position would suit someone who is passionate and motivated and wants to work amongst and learn from a small team of talented like-minded kitchen professionals.

Skills & Experience

Minimum 2-3 years’ experience as a Sous Chef/CDP in a high-quality restaurant.

Expertise in all cooking techniques, flavours, and ingredients.

Skills in food presentation using traditional and modern cooking techniques.

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.

Ability to work in a small team environment.

Adaptable to change.

Able and willing to work shift work, including weekends and public holidays.

About Us

The Charlton Hotel Group is a family owned and operated hospitality company based in Queensland.

They own, operate or manage a diverse range of venues including Bedarra Island Resort, The Elandra and The Bungalows in Tropical North Queensland, The Boathouse at Noosa Heads and Toowong Villas and Mt Ommaney Hotel in Brisbane.

Apply now:

If you are a passionate and experienced Chef with a deep love for producing world-class cuisine and you're ready to take on the challenge, we want to hear from you.
We are also recruiting for other members in our Hotel Front Desk and Restaurant teams and we encourage applications for couples for suitable positions.

Please forward your application - including a cover letter not written by AI - to *******@theelandra.com.au

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