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

To Apply

Please include Reference: J1816-Workforce in the Subject Line and email all applications and CV to [email protected]

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 environment.

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.
- Solid organisational skills with the ability to manage preparation priorities and maintain efficient kitchen operations.

To Apply

Please include Reference: J1816-Workforce in the Subject Line and email all applications and CV to [email protected]

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.

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