About the business

Punsand Bay sits on the beach at the northern edge of Australia, five kilometres from the Tip of Cape York. We are a family-owned and operated destination welcoming travellers, fishermen, and adventurers from across the country and the world. Our guests stay in air-conditioned cabins, beachfront rooms, and campsites, and they gather at The Corrugation Bar & Restaurant for wood-fired pizza, cold beer, and honest cooking served with a view of the Arafura Sea. ________________________________________

The Role

We are looking for a Chef to lead our kitchen. You will run the food operation for our busy bar and restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week during peak periods. The kitchen is the heart of the guest experience here, and we need someone who can deliver consistent quality while managing the realities of cooking in a remote, off-grid environment.

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What You Will Do

Menu & Kitchen Leadership

- Design and rotate seasonal menus that suit a remote kitchen, a tropical climate, and a diverse guest base — from hearty meals for off-road crews to lighter options for holidaymakers
- Estimate food and labour costs, set portion standards, and manage the kitchen budget to keep the operation profitable and efficient
- Source and order all food supplies, working within the constraints of freight schedules and remote delivery logistics

Food Preparation & Quality

- Oversee food preparation and cooking across all sections,



ensuring every dish — from wood-fired pizza to breakfast grills — meets the standard before it leaves the pass
- Monitor quality at every stage: receipt of goods, storage, prep, cooking, plating, and presentation
- Prepare and cook meals yourself during peak service, stepping into any section as needed

Team & Training

- Supervise, roster, and guide kitchen staff and junior cooks through busy services in a high-pressure, remote setting
- Demonstrate cooking techniques and set clear procedures so the team can maintain consistency even when you are not on the station
- Train staff on safe food handling, equipment use, and kitchen workflow

Compliance & Operations

- Enforce food safety and hygiene standards in line with Queensland regulations, maintaining clean and safe kitchen equipment and work areas at all times
- Maintain accurate temperature logs and stock records
- Coordinate with front-of-house staff and management on service timing, dietary requirements, and daily specials
- Manage stock rotation and preservation methods to minimise waste in a location where resupply is not immediate

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About You

- At least 1 year experience as a Chef
- Experience with wood-fired ovens or open-flame cooking
- Comfortable working independently in a remote setting with limited immediate support
- Able to manage ordering, costing, and rostering without heavy administrative overhead
- Calm under pressure during high-volume services
- Strong communicator who can work with a small, tight-knit team in a live-on-site workplace

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