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Burnett Riverside Hotel, Bundaberg, QLD - Full-time.
Travellers is a proud Australian, family-owned company, driven by a mission to create best-in-class 'home away from home' accommodation for our guests.
H2O Restaurant & Bar sits within Burnett Riverside Hotel, 7 Quay Street, Bundaberg, QLD — a landmark riverside hotel on the banks of the Burnett River.
About The Role
Are you passionate about real food, genuine cooking and developing the next generation of chefs?
We are looking for a skilled and passionate Sous Chef to work closely with our Head Chef and Food and Beverage Services Manager, Chef Matthew Wrench.
At H2O Restaurant & Bar, we believe in cooking from scratch with love, care and respect for the ingredients.
This is not a kitchen built around opening packets or reheating pre-made products.
Our menus feature house-made elements and concept-driven recipes that require a genuine understanding of food, flavour, technique and presentation.
This position would suit an experienced chef who takes pride in their craft and wants to play an important role in the continued development of our kitchen, menus and team.
Key responsibilities
As Sous Chef, you will work directly under the Head Chef and assist with:
Maintaining consistent food quality, presentation and portion control
Preparing and delivering food made genuinely from scratch
Understanding and executing concept-driven recipes
Supporting the development of current dishes and menu ideas
Supervising kitchen operations and maintaining an organised service
Upholding high standards of cleanliness, food safety and workplace safety
Supporting stock control, ordering, preparation and waste management
Leading by example during preparation and service
Training, guiding and encouraging less-experienced kitchen staff
Helping create a calm,



respectful and productive kitchen environment
The Successful Applicant Must
Hold a nationally recognised commercial cookery qualification
Hold a current Food Safety Supervisor certificate
Have strong practical knowledge of food, flavour and cooking techniques
Share our passion for preparing genuine food from scratch
Be able to understand the purpose and technique behind a recipe, not simply follow instructions
Remain calm, patient and professional under pressure
Communicate respectfully and work closely with the Head Chef and wider team
Have the patience and ability to teach, mentor and shape less-experienced staff
Be reliable, organised and consistent
Take genuine pride in the food leaving the kitchen
What we offer
The opportunity to work closely with an experienced Head Chef
A kitchen focused on real cooking, creativity and quality ingredients
The chance to contribute to menu development and concept-driven dishes
A leadership position with genuine input into kitchen standards and team development
The opportunity to mentor young and developing chefs
A supportive environment where knowledge, patience and passion are valued
A beautiful riverside workplace overlooking the Burnett River
We are not simply looking for someone who can run a service.
We are looking for a chef who loves the craft, understands food and wants to help build a skilled, confident and passionate kitchen team.
If you believe great food begins with care, knowledge and genuine preparation, we would love to hear from you.
Our team lives the Travellers Group Core Values — Guest Obsessed, Empowering Our People, Innovation, Pride, Data-Driven Decisions, Hungry and Humble, Authenticity and Integrity.
Chef Matthew Wrench — Head Chef & Food and Beverage Services Manager, H2O Restaurant & Bar | Burnett Riverside Hotel
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