Chef

Hospitality · Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast QLD, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr

This is a career-building role for chefs ready to move into greater leadership. A busy restaurant in Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast is seeking a capable Sous Chef or Senior Chef to strengthen service performance, kitchen organisation and team standards.

Working alongside the Head Chef, you will help coordinate the kitchen team, maintain food quality, manage preparation and keep daily operations efficient.

The position particularly suits a chef with a proven professional kitchen track record whose consistent service, strong discipline and lead-by-example approach can be demonstrated, and who is ready to take greater ownership of service.

Key Responsibilities

Contribute to a positive, disciplined and collaborative kitchen environment
Partner with the Head Chef to manage daily kitchen activities
Coordinate preparation and service for lunch and dinner operations
Organise preparation to enable efficient service delivery
Take ownership of consistent food quality and presentation
Lead and supervise kitchen team members throughout service
Train staff and embed established kitchen procedures
Oversee stock levels, rotation and par requirements, supporting food cost control and wastage reduction
Contribute to rostering and labour allocation decisions
Uphold HACCP, food safety and WHS procedures
Keep the kitchen clean, structured and service-ready at all times
Liaise with front-of-house staff to align service requirements
Resolve service issues quickly and professionally while sustaining productivity and quality under pressure

Requirements & Eligibility

Demonstrated background as a Sous Chef, Senior Chef or experienced Chef
Strong grounding in professional commercial kitchens
Proven capability managing preparation and busy service periods
Demonstrated team leadership or supervisory experience, with the capacity to train, guide and support kitchen staff
Applied knowledge of HACCP, food safety and WHS requirements
Practical expertise in stock control and food cost management
Sound understanding of kitchen staffing and labour requirements
Well-developed communication and organisational abilities
Meticulous attention to detail and kitchen cleanliness
Capacity to sustain consistent standards during high-volume service
Confidence working both independently and within a team
A professional, reliable and accountable work ethic, combined with a positive attitude and strong problem-solving
Availability across a 7-day roster, including weekends and public holidays
Readiness to own kitchen performance and standards

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