About Us

Gusto on the Green operates the food and catering operations at Balgowlah Golf Club. We serve breakfast and lunch seven days a week, run a vibrant Friday night dinner service, and cater a wide range of golf club functions and private events. In addition to powering the golf club's dining, our Balgowlah kitchen acts as a central hub, preparing house-made items and prep for our popular sister venue in Dee Why. We pride ourselves on quality food, a welcoming community environment, and a supportive team culture.

The Role

We are looking for a motivated, qualified, and detail-oriented Chef to join our kitchen team.

This is a versatile role offering the perfect balance of independence and leadership. You will handle shift service, prep production, menu input, and team development in a dynamic, multi-faceted kitchen environment.

Key Responsibilities:

- Line Cooking & Service: Run breakfast, lunch, and Friday night dinner services efficiently to high standards.
- Prep Hub Operations: Oversee and prepare house-made food items for both Balgowlah Golf Club and our Dee Why venue.
- Function Catering: Execute menu items for club events, private parties, and catering functions.
- Menu Development: Contribute fresh, seasonal ideas to shape our everyday dining menus, weekly specials, and function packages.
- Team Leadership & Training: Work collaboratively with existing kitchen staff and actively train junior team members.
- Independent Shifts:



Work confidently and efficiently unsupervised when required, keeping the kitchen running smoothly.
- Food Safety & Hygiene: Maintain strict sanitation, food handling, and kitchen organisation standards.

Who We’re Looking For

- Qualifications: Trade-qualified Chef with relevant commercial kitchen experience.
- Work Rights: Must have full, unlimited working rights in Australia (Citizen, PR, or appropriate working visa).
- Certifications: Current Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) Certificate (or willingness to obtain one prior to starting).
- Versatility: Confident working as part of a supportive team and equally comfortable working autonomously.
- Skillset: High attention to detail, strong prep organisation, and enthusiasm for training others.
- Creativity & Drive: A passion for food and a desire to contribute menu ideas that excite our regular members and guests.
- Availability: Flexibility across weekdays, weekends, and Friday evening services.

What We Offer

- Varied & Engaging Work: A mix of short-order service, large-scale prep, functions, and menu creative freedom.
- Great Setting: A friendly, supportive workplace set on the green at Balgowlah Golf Club.
- Career Development: Support from management alongside genuine influence over menu directions and operations.
- Competitive Compensation: Attractive remuneration tailored to experience, including weekend penalty rates.

Pay: $57,900.00 – $87,200.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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