SOUS CHEF – Catseye Pool Club / The Sundays Hotel

Hamilton Island is seeking a talented and experienced Sous Chef to join the leadership team at Catseye Pool Club, a premium seafood-focused restaurant located within our new boutique hotel, The Sundays. Developed in partnership with celebrated chefs Josh and Julie Niland, of Sydney’s three-hatted restaurant Saint Peter, this is a rare opportunity to work with some of the industry’s best in a high-end, sustainably focused kitchen — all while living and working in tropical paradise.

Why you’ll love working with us

- Step into leadership at a world-class, seafood-focused dining destination
- Live just minutes from the beach with no commute or city stress

Your Role

As Sous Chef, you’ll support the Head Chef in managing the day-to-day kitchen operations at Catseye Pool Club. You’ll lead the brigade during service, assist with training and mentoring junior chefs, contribute to the development of menus, and ensure high standards of consistency, creativity, and sustainability are upheld at every service.

Where you’ll make an impact

- Lead kitchen operations and services in absence of the Head Chef
- Oversee daily prep and execution across all kitchen sections
- Uphold and model the Nilands’ signature seafood philosophy
- Assist with training, rostering, and mentoring junior staff
- Manage stock control, kitchen cleanliness, and WH&S; compliance
- Collaborate with the Head Chef on daily specials and menu refinement




- Deliver consistent food quality, timing, and presentation under pressure
- Ensure all kitchen practices align with sustainability and zero-waste principles

What we’re looking for

You are an experienced and reliable senior chef with a strong background in high-end, seafood-driven kitchens. You take pride in your work, are passionate about sustainability, and love leading a team that delivers an unforgettable guest experience.

To be successful, you will need:

- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (Essential)
- Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (Essential)
- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a Senior CDP or Sous Chef role
- Proven experience in high-end, seafood-focused kitchens (preferred)
- Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring abilities
- Ability to manage rapid-paced services and lead kitchen operations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office or kitchen management systems
- Open Australian driver licence (preferred)
- Valid working rights in Australia

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!

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