Sous Chef

Hamilton Island Enterprises; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Island Enterprises’ Catseye Pool Club in Sydney CBD seeks an experienced Sous Chef to join the kitchen leadership, overseeing daily service in a high-end seafood‑focused environment and upholding the restaurant’s sustainability standards.

Reporting to the Head Chef, you’ll mentor the brigade, manage sections, assist with rostering and stock control, and contribute to menu refinement and daily specials while maintaining quality under pressure.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery is essential.
• Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate is essential.
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificate is essential.
• Minimum 3–5 years' experience at Senior CDP or Sous Chef level.
• Experience in high-end, seafood-focused kitchens preferred; strong leadership skills.
• Open Australian Driver Licence preferred and working rights.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on kitchen leadership across daily operations.
• Oversee sections, mentor junior chefs and train the brigade.
• Support rostering and stock control, contribute to menu refinement.
• Deliver daily specials while upholding seafood philosophy and sustainability.

Skills

Leadership

Sous Chef experience

Mentoring chefs

Seafood kitchen experience

Driver licence

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

First Aid & CPR Certificate

Job description

Hamilton Island Enterprises – Sydney CBD NSW

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 preferredStrong 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.