About us

Cedarmill Pty Ltd ATF the Canungra Hotel Unit Trust operates two of the Scenic Rim’s best-known hospitality venues: the Canungra Hotel, a busy country pub at the gateway to Lamington National Park, and the Historic St Bernards Hotel at Mount Tamborine, a landmark venue with sweeping views and a strong reputation for food, functions and weddings. Between them, the venues serve locals, day-trippers and a steady stream of tourists year round, with high-volume weekend trade and regular large functions.

We are seeking experienced, qualified Chefs to join our kitchen teams. Multiple positions are available across both venues.

About the role

As a Chef you will be responsible for the day-to-day preparation and delivery of high-quality food in a fast-paced pub and function environment. Duties include:

- Planning and developing menus, specials and function menus in consultation with the Head Chef and management
- Preparing, seasoning and cooking a wide range of dishes to a consistently high standard, including modern Australian pub classics, à la carte, bistro and function catering
- Overseeing the kitchen during service, directing kitchen staff and coordinating orders across sections
- Managing food ordering, stock control, portion control and wastage to meet food cost targets
- Ensuring all food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety standards are met and maintained under Queensland food safety requirements
- Training, supervising and mentoring apprentices and junior kitchen staff
- Maintaining kitchen equipment and reporting maintenance needs




- Contributing to the planning and execution of weddings, functions and events of up to several hundred guests

Skills and experience required

- A trade-level qualification in Commercial Cookery (Certificate III or IV, or an equivalent overseas qualification), or at least three years’ relevant full-time experience in lieu of a formal qualification
- A minimum of two years’ post-qualification experience working as a Chef in a commercial kitchen, preferably in a hotel, pub, restaurant or function venue
- Demonstrated ability to run a section or a service independently and to lead a small kitchen team
- Solid knowledge of food safety and HACCP principles; a current Food Safety Supervisor certificate (or willingness to obtain one) is highly regarded
- Experience with menu development, costing and stock management
- Ability to work a rotating roster including evenings, weekends and public holidays
- Reliable transport, as both venues are in regional hinterland locations
- Good communication skills and the ability to work calmly under pressure

What we offer

- A permanent, full-time role with a stable, locally owned hospitality group
- The chance to work across two distinctive venues with very different menus and clientele
- A supportive management team and genuine opportunities for progression
- Work and live in one of South East Queensland’s most scenic regions, within an hour of Brisbane and the Gold Coast

Pay: $68,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Chef (Canungra)
🏢 St Bernards Hotel
📍 Canungra