Sous Chef - Catseye Pool Club

Hamilton Island Enterprises; Hamilton Island; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Island Enterprises invites an experienced Sous Chef to join Catseye Pool Club at The Sundays, a Chef Hat-awarded seafood-focused restaurant overlooking Catseye Beach on Hamilton Island. You will lead the kitchen brigade, mentor junior chefs and maintain high standards of quality, sustainability, and presentation.

You will work closely with the Head Chef to manage daily service, train staff, and contribute to menu development while upholding the restaurant’s seafood philosophy.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery is required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations as part of the leadership team.
• Oversee kitchen sections, mentor and train junior chefs, and assist with rostering and stock control.
• Contribute to menu refinement and daily specials while upholding seafood philosophy and sustainability standards.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Staff training

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

First Aid & CPR Certificate

Job description

Hamilton Island Enterprises – Hamilton Island QLD

30d ago , from Hamilton Island Enterprises

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.