$90,000 - $92,500+ Super + Performance Incentive Program
Join One of the Gold Coast's Premier Surf Clubs
Coolangatta Surf Club is seeking an experienced Senior Sous Chef to join our leadership team.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a career-driven Sous Chef ready to take the next step, or an experienced Head Chef looking for a better lifestyle without compromising on quality, leadership or remuneration.
Located on the beachfront at Coolangatta, our Club serves thousands of members and guests each week through our busy 350-seat bistro, café and function operations. We are investing heavily in our people, systems and kitchen, making this an exciting time to join our team.
What's on Offer
- Salary of $90,000 - $92,500 plus Super
- Performance Incentive Bonus Program
- Structured three-week rotating roster
- Regular weekends off
- Mix of early, middle and evening shifts (latest finish approximately 9.00pm)
- Additional rostered day off every three weeks
- Robust work-life balance rarely found in hospitality
- Supportive leadership team with genuine career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Staff discounts and recognition program
- Work in a stunning beachfront location
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Head Chef, you'll play a key leadership role in the day-to-day operation of our kitchen,
helping lead a large and passionate brigade while maintaining exceptional food quality and consistency.
You will be hands-on during service, mentor the team, drive standards and assist with the ongoing development of our menu and kitchen systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef
- Maintain exceptional food quality, presentation and consistency
- Assist with menu development and monthly specials
- Manage stock ordering, stock control and stocktakes
- Monitor food costs and minimise waste
- Coach, mentor and develop cooks and junior chefs
- Maintain high standards of food safety and workplace cleanliness
- Foster a positive, respectful and high-performing kitchen culture
- Work collaboratively with the Front of House leadership team
- Ensure service runs efficiently during high-volume periods
About You
You'll be a natural leader who enjoys developing people while delivering consistently great food.
You will ideally have:
- Trade qualified Chef
- Minimum two years' experience as a Sous Chef in a high-volume venue
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Experience managing food costs, ordering and stock control
- Solid understanding of rostering and kitchen operations
- Excellent knowledge of food safety and HACCP requirements
- Ability to remain calm and organised under pressure
- Passion for mentoring and developing your team
- Pride in producing quality food every service
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📌 Senior Sous Chef (Gold Coast)
🏢 Coolangatta Surf Club
📍 Gold Coast
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