Position: Chef

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: $80,000 - $84,000 p/a plus Super

Employer Name: Surf Club Restaurant Pty Ltd

A.B.N. 98 128 267 372

Job Location: 69 Hastings St, Noosa Heads, QLD, 4567, AUSTRALIA

Advertising Period: 28 days - 6 Nov 2026 > 4 Dec 2026

Summary

Our client is seeking to add a Chef to their established beachfront restaurant in Noosa Heads. Operating from a prominent Hastings Street location overlooking Noosa Main Beach, the venue offers relaxed coastal dining with an extensive à la carte menu featuring seafood, steaks, pasta, salads, fish and chips, desserts and daily specials, serving both local residents and visitors in a busy, family-friendly setting.

The typical job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Prepare and cook high-quality meals across the restaurant's extensive à la carte menu.

• Plan and organise food preparation to support efficient daily kitchen operations.

• Monitor the quality of dishes throughout preparation, cooking and presentation stages.

• Assist with menu planning and development of seasonal and daily special offerings.

• Estimate food requirements and assist with controlling food and labour costs.

• Order and maintain appropriate levels of fresh food, ingredients and kitchen supplies.

• Prepare seafood, steaks, pasta, salads and other menu items to established standards.

• Coordinate food preparation activities with kitchen staff during busy service periods.

• Discuss food preparation and service requirements with management and waiting staff.

• Demonstrate cooking techniques and provide guidance on appropriate food preparation procedures.





• Maintain consistent portion sizes, presentation standards and quality across all dishes.

• Ensure food safety, hygiene and sanitation requirements are followed throughout the kitchen.

• Assist with training and supervising kitchen staff where required.

• Monitor stock rotation, food storage and preservation procedures to minimise waste.

• Maintain an organised, clean and efficient workstation throughout preparation and service.

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for the role:

• AQF Diploma or higher relevant cookery qualification, or equivalent demonstrated skills and experience appropriate to the Chef role.

• Minimum 12 months' recent, directly relevant experience working as a Chef in a comparable restaurant environment.

• Demonstrated ability to prepare and cook varied à la carte dishes consistently during busy restaurant service periods.

• Practical knowledge of seafood, meat, pasta, salads and other contemporary restaurant menu preparation techniques.

• Ability to monitor food quality, presentation, portion control and consistency throughout preparation and service.

• Sound understanding of commercial kitchen hygiene, food safety, storage and stock rotation requirements.

• Ability to work effectively with kitchen, management and waiting staff in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage preparation priorities and maintain efficient kitchen operations.

Due to the volume of applicants, only those meeting the minimum standards will be considered and only successful applicants will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in the role.

📌 Chef (Noosa Heads)
🏢 Surf Club Restaurant
📍 Noosa Heads