Chef and Kitchen Hands - Manly Skiff Sailing Club

Chef

Manly 16ft Skiff Sailing Club

1 East Esplanade, Manly, NSW, 2095, AUSTRALIA

We’re on the lookout for passionate, motivated kitchen professionals to join our vibrant waterfront team at Manly Skiff Club — one of Sydney’s most iconic seaside venues.

If you love creating outstanding food, thrive in a busy environment, and bring pride and positivity to every service — we want to hear from you. Whether you’re an experienced chef or an up-and-coming cook, what matters most is your attitude, work ethic, and desire to grow.

We’re hiring Chefs & Cooks across our high-volume casual dining bistro as well as our unique over-the-water function, event, and conference space .

About the Role

Join a kitchen team that delivers fresh, consistent, high-quality food right on the water:

Bistro Team – Produce delicious, contemporary meals in a quick-paced, high-volume environment.
Functions Team – Help deliver unforgettable weddings, celebrations, and corporate events with beautifully executed menus.
Prep & Production – Support the team by ensuring ingredients and stations are set, organised, and ready for service.

We’ll provide training, support, and a great team culture — you bring the passion and willingness to roll up your sleeves.

Key responsibilities include:

Preparing, cooking, and presenting a wide range of meals in line with our menu.

Ensuring food safety and correct handling, including dietary requirements.

Maintaining clean, organised workstations and kitchen equipment.

Ensuring proper storage and rotation of stock.

What We’re Looking For

We’re after people who:

Have a solid work ethic and a genuine love for cooking.

Are adaptable, calm, and focused — even when service gets busy.





Take direction well and understand the importance of teamwork.

Have pride in presentation, consistency, and doing things properly.

Are reliable, easy to work with, and respectful to teammates.

Show interest in developing their skills and growing with the Club.

Bring a positive attitude and contribute to a excellent kitchen culture.

If you love food, teamwork, and bringing good energy to the pass — you’ll fit right in.

Preferred Attributes & Skills

Minimum 1 year experience in a similar high-volume dining environment (pubs, hotels, restaurants, bistros).

Experience across any cuisine background is welcomed.

Experience with pizza section.

Ability to work across days, nights, weekends, and public holidays.

Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen organisation.

What’s on Offer

Competitive hourly rates + casual loadings.

Supportive management team and excellent working conditions.

Training, upskilling, and clear opportunities for development.

Work alongside passionate, like-minded kitchen professionals.

Free membership to the Club + generous discounts at St George Sailing Club (sister venue).

Stunning waterfront environment — the best views in Manly

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Manly Skiff Club, our values guide everything we do: One Team, Ready to Rock, Smooth Sailing, Ambitious, Calm Under Pressure.
We work hard, support each other, and take pride in delivering great food to our community.

Ready to Set Sail?

If you’ve got the passion, the attitude, and the drive to deliver great food — we’d love to have you aboard.

We look forward to receiving your application

Screening Questions

- How many years' experience do you have in this role or similar?
- What is your availabilty?
- What is your residency status?
- Do you have a Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)?

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