We're gearing up for a big summer at Hope Island Tavern and we're looking for experienced and enthusiastic kitchen crew to join the team on a casual basis, with plenty of hours available.
We're hiring across multiple levels: Chef de Partie Demi Chef Commis Chef Pizza Chef Located in Hope Island, we're a busy, modern pub with a relaxed coastal feel, a large beer garden, bistro, sports bar and a menu covering everything from pub classics and fresh seafood through to woodfired pizzas.
With summer approaching, we're expecting plenty of action across weekends, events, functions and our busy outdoor spaces - so this is a great opportunity to pick up consistent casual hours and be part of a busy kitchen team.
What we're looking for
We're looking for chefs who:
Have previous commercial kitchen experience
Can work confidently in a busy, high-volume setting
Take pride in quality, consistency and presentation
Work well as part of a team
Are reliable and ready to hit the ground running
Have flexibility across weekdays, nights and weekends
For our Pizza Chef position, previous pizza experience is preferred, but we're also open to chefs with strong kitchen experience who are keen to develop their pizza skills.
Why join us?
Plenty of casual hours available
Get set for a busy summer season
Work in a busy Gold Coast venue with a great outdoor atmosphere
Opportunities across multiple kitchen sections
Supportive team environment
A varied menu including pub classics, seafood and woodfired pizza




Great opportunity to build experience in a high-volume venue
Staff discounts across all AVC venues
If you're looking for casual kitchen work with plenty of hours over summer, we'd love to hear from you.
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