Sous Chef – Noosa Boathouse
Noosa Boathouse is an iconic three-level dining, bar and events destination overlooking the beautiful Noosa River.
Our venue encompasses a fast-paced 120-seat lunch and dinner restaurant, a large function space with its own commercial kitchen, fish & chips takeaway, Sunset Bar and coffee bar — making this a diverse and dynamic kitchen environment.
Executive Chef Shane Bailey has a strong passion for quality, locally sourced produce. Our modern Australian menu has a subtle Asian influence, with a focus on fresh local seafood, seasonal produce and quality Queensland beef.
We cook from scratch, work with excellent ingredients and take pride in delivering consistently high-quality food across our restaurant and events.
About the Role
We are looking for an
experienced Sous Chef
to join our skilled and supportive kitchen team.
This is an opportunity to work closely with an experienced kitchen team in a busy, quality-focused kitchen, taking an active role in food preparation, service, kitchen leadership and the day-to-day running of our restaurant and functions.
You will work across our three levels and recently upgraded kitchen, gaining exposure to both high-volume restaurant service and functions and events.
We are looking for someone who genuinely
loves cooking
, takes pride in their work and enjoys being part of a strong team. You will need to be confident leading a team while also being comfortable taking direction and working closely with the Executive Chef and broader management team.




This is a hands‐on role suited to a chef who enjoys a fast-paced environment, quality ingredients and the opportunity to contribute to a professional kitchen.
Normal hospitality hours apply, including weekends, evenings and split shifts.
Skills & Experience
Minimum 2 years' experience in a Sous Chef position
Experience in a similar fast‐paced kitchen
Experience working with high‐quality ingredients
Chef Trade qualifications
Experience in a high‐volume restaurant kitchen
Ability to take direction and also lead a team
Maintain excellent hygiene & food handling standards
Most importantly, you will be
reliable, hardworking, passionate about cooking and committed to maintaining high standards
.
Job Responsibilities
Food production in accordance with production requirements, ensuring correct methods of cooking and presentation, consistency in product and quality to achieve a high level of guest satisfaction
Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
Assisting exec chef in planning restaurant and function menus
Assisting exec chef with estimating food and labour costs, and daily food orders




Assists with conducting daily briefings and meetings in restaurant and functions to ensure effective channels of communications are maintained, thus minimise errors. This includes strong communication with managers, kitchen and wait staff with special care in communicating dietary requirements and food allergy information
Handle all food and beverage items and maintain all food storage, preparation and service areas in accordance with Australian Food Safety and Hygiene Standards
Demonstrating correct cooking and kitchen techniques for preparing and storing foods including sous vide, grilling, deep frying, cryovacing, freezing and preserving foods
Assist in the departmental induction and training of kitchen staff as requested. May act as mentor to apprentice chefs
Why Join Noosa Boathouse?
Great salary
and a supportive, professional kitchen team
Work alongside
Chef Shane Bailey
and an experienced kitchen brigade
Cook from scratch using
quality, locally sourced ingredients
Work with fresh seafood, seasonal produce and quality Queensland beef
Varied kitchen environment across
restaurant, functions and events
Work in an
iconic Noosa waterfront location
with some of the best views around
Some staff meals & coffee included
Easy street parking nearby to the venue
If you're an experienced Sous Chef looking for a role where you can work with quality ingredients, be part of a outstanding team and enjoy one of Noosa's most iconic waterfront locations, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Sous Chef (Queensland)
🏢 Noosa Boathouse
📍 Queensland