DONOVANS Surf Club Restaurant, is looking for a chef to join our busy kitchen. You’ll work alongside a team with almost 100 years of combined culinary experience, and learn from some of the most experienced chefs in the Coffs region.

We’re open to all levels, from a 3rd year apprentice ready to level up to a chef with decades in the trade. If you’ve done it all before, even better. For the right person, this is a great opportunity to learn what it takes to be a key player in a busy kitchen.

It won’t be easy work, but it will be consistent.

What you’ll be doing

- Preparing and cooking quality dishes to the venue’s standards and specifications
- Working your section during busy service, with consistency and pace
- Keeping your station clean, organised and well stocked
- Following food safety and hygiene procedures
- Helping to reduce waste by using produce and offcuts wisely
- Working as part of a close team, and supporting your fellow chefs

What we’re looking for





- Cookery experience or a current apprenticeship (3rd year or above preferred)
- A solid work ethic and a positive attitude
- Reliability and the ability to stay calm and focused under pressure
- Availability for regular hospitality shifts, including weekends and public holidays
- A willingness to learn and take on feedback
- Food safety knowledge, and a current Food Safety Supervisor certificate is a bonus

What you’ll get

- Mentoring from highly experienced chefs
- Consistent work in a busy, well-respected kitchen
- A real pathway to grow your skills and responsibilities
- [Add any perks: staff meals, discounts, flexible rostering, etc.]

How to apply

Send your resume to [email protected].

Pay: $60,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Chef (Coffs Harbour)
🏢 DONOVANS Surf Club Restaurant
📍 Coffs Harbour