Sous Chef

RPMGlobal; Hamilton Island; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Chef Hat-awarded restaurant

Island lifestyle

Mentor kitchen brigade

Leadership career growth

Work with seafood philosophy

Job summary

Catseye Pool Club on Hamilton Island is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join the kitchen leadership team in a Chef Hat-awarded, seafood-focused restaurant overlooking Catseye Beach. Working closely with Head Chef, you will lead daily operations, mentor junior chefs, manage sections, assist with rostering and stock control, and contribute to menus while upholding sustainable kitchen practices.

This role offers a vibrant island lifestyle and the opportunity to develop your leadership career

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (Essential)
• Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (Essential)
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificate (Essential)
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience at Senior CDP or Sous Chef level
• Experience within high-end, seafood-focused kitchens preferred
• Strong leadership skills with experience training and mentoring chefs
• Confidence leading fast-paced kitchen services and maintaining quality under pressure
• Open Australian Driver Licence preferred and valid Australian working rights

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on kitchen operations across daily service.
• Oversee kitchen sections, mentor and train junior chefs, support rostering and stock control.
• Contribute to menu refinement and daily specials.
• Maintain the restaurant's seafood philosophy and sustainable kitchen practices.

Skills

Strong leadership

Mentoring chefs

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Current First Aid & CPR Certificate

Job description

SOUS CHEF - Catseye Pool Club | The Sundays

Located within The Sundays, Catseye Pool Club is a Chef Hat-awarded restaurant overlooking the iconic Catseye Beach. Developed in partnership with celebrated chefs Josh and Julie Niland, of Sydney's three-hatted Saint Peter, the restaurant brings their renowned approach to seafood, sustainability and quality to one of Hamilton Island's most distinctive dining experiences.

We're looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join the kitchen leadership team. This is an opportunity for a talented senior chef to lead within a high-end, seafood-focused kitchen, developing the brigade while maintaining the exceptional quality, consistency and sustainability standards behind Catseye Pool Club.

Why you'll love working with us

• Lead within a Chef Hat-awarded, seafood-focused restaurant


• Work with the culinary philosophy developed by Josh and Julie Niland


• Develop and mentor a talented kitchen brigade


• Build your leadership career within Hamilton Island's diverse culinary team


• Live and work in the heart of the Whitsundays

What you'll be doing

Working closely with the Head Chef, you'll take a hands-on leadership role across daily kitchen operations, leading the brigade through preparation and service while maintaining exceptional standards of quality, presentation and consistency.

You'll oversee kitchen sections, mentor and train junior chefs, support rostering and stock control, and contribute to menu refinement and daily specials. You'll also play an important role in maintaining the restaurant's seafood philosophy and commitment to sustainable, considered kitchen practices.

What we're looking for

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (Essential)


• Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (Essential)


• Current First Aid & CPR Certificate (Essential)


• Minimum 3-5 years' experience at Senior CDP or Sous Chef level


• Experience within high-end, seafood-focused kitchens preferred


• Strong leadership skills with experience training and mentoring chefs


• Confidence leading fast-paced kitchen services and maintaining quality under pressure


• Open Australian Driver Licence preferred and valid Australian working rights

About Hamilton Island

Our mission is to share the wonder of Hamilton Island with the world by creating wonder-filled experiences for our guests, employees and community.

Every team member plays a role in shaping those experiences - making Hamilton Island not just a great place to visit, but a great place to work.

A little island can do wonders - make your next career move one to remember.