We’re looking for three people to join the kitchen team at Pearl — an Apprentice Chef, a Commis Chef and an Experienced Cook.

Pearl is a family owned beachfront restaurant overlooking Aldinga Beach, with a Mediterranean menu focused on South Australian seafood, seasonal produce and cooking over fire. Named among Gourmet Traveller’s 100 Best Restaurants in Australia for 2026 and a finalist in the Destination Dining category of the 2026 Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Awards, we’re a small, experienced team that takes food seriously while keeping the kitchen a positive place to work.

Whether you’re starting your career, building your skills or bringing solid restaurant experience, we’d love to hear from you.

Apprentice Chef A great chance to begin your career or continue an existing apprenticeship in a professional restaurant kitchen.

You’ll work alongside head chef and co-owner Jules Rydon and our kitchen team, learning preparation and service while gaining hands-on experience with fresh seafood, seasonal produce and our custom charcoal grill.

Previous kitchen experience is helpful but not essential. We’re looking for someone reliable, enthusiastic and genuinely interested in becoming a chef.

Commis Chef For an early career chef looking to build their skills and experience in a busy à la carte kitchen.

You’ll work across preparation and service, assist our senior chefs and continue developing your skills with seafood, seasonal produce and cooking over fire.

Some professional kitchen experience or relevant training is expected, along with good organisation,



attention to detail and a willingness to learn.

Experienced Cook For someone with at least one year’s experience in an à la carte restaurant who can confidently contribute during preparation and service.

You’ll prepare, cook and present seasonal dishes, work with fish and seafood, support our senior chefs and take responsibility for keeping your section organised and ready for service.

What We’re Looking For

Across all three roles, we’re looking for people who are reliable, self-motivated and work well as part of a team. You’ll take pride in your work, maintain a clean and organised section and understand the importance of food safety, portion control and minimising waste. You must have weekend availability and be able to work across a Wednesday - Sunday roster.

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights in Australia. Sponsorship is not available for these positions.

What We Offer

- Competitive pay based on experience, with applicable Restaurant Industry Award penalty rates

- Flexible hours and long-term opportunities

- Staff meals, coffee and a knock-off drink

- Ongoing training and development
- The opportunity to work with quality South Australian seafood, seasonal produce, whole fish and charcoal cooking
- A supportive, hardworking team in a family owned restaurant
- A beachfront workplace overlooking Aldinga Bay with never-ending sunsets

Apply

Send your CV and a short cover letter to ****@pearlaldingabeach.com.au, letting us know which position you’re applying for.

📌 Apprentice Chef | Commis Chef | Experienced Cook (Aldinga Beach)
🏢 Pearl Aldinga Beach
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