At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and cook delicious BBQ dishes in a stunning outdoor setting.
- Company: The Doonan, a popular garden venue on the Sunshine Coast.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, casual weekend shifts, and full-time hours for the right candidate.
- Other info: Work with specialist BBQ equipment in a supportive kitchen environment.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and create unique dining experiences with BBQ and live-fire cooking.
- Qualifications: Previous chef experience and a love for BBQ and grilling.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 $ per year.
BBQ & Wood-Fire Chef – Casual / Full-Time
Prepare and cook a variety of meats and dishes using a smoker, gyroscope and open-fire BBQ in our outdoor cooking area set amongst beautiful gardens.
Take ownership of the outdoor BBQ section during weekend services, maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency.
Manage preparation, cooking and service in a busy outdoor environment, working closely with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service.
Maintain excellent food safety, cleanliness and equipment standards, and engage with guests to contribute to the unique dining experience at The Doonan.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare and cook a variety of meats and dishes using smoker, gyroscope and open-fire BBQ
- Take ownership of the outdoor BBQ section during weekend services
- Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency
- Manage preparation, cooking and service in a busy outdoor environment
- Work closely with kitchen team to ensure smooth service
- Maintain excellent food safety, cleanliness and equipment standards
- Engage with guests and contribute to the unique dining experience
About you
- Previous experience as a chef in a commercial kitchen
- A genuine passion for BBQ, smoking, grilling and live-fire cooking
- Experience with Asado-style cooking, smokers or rotisserie equipment would be highly regarded
- Confident managing your own section and working independently
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
- Availability Friday to Sunday
About us
- The Doonan is one of the Sunshine Coast's most popular garden venues, featuring a beautiful outdoor cooking area with a smoker, gyroscope and open-fire BBQ, offering a unique Asado-inspired outdoor dining experience.
- A unique outdoor cooking environment in one of the Sunshine Coast's most popular garden venues
- The opportunity to work with a range of specialist BBQ and live-fire cooking equipment
- Casual weekend shifts, with full-time hours available for the right candidate
- Additional opportunities to work within the main kitchen
- A supportive and experienced kitchen team
- Competitive remuneration based on experience
BBQ & Wood-Fire Chef – Casual / Full-Time in Sunshine Coast employer: The Comiskey Group
The Country Club Hotel offers an exciting opportunity for the Head Chef to lead a brand-new kitchen in a high-volume venue set to become a premier destination in Moreton Bay. With a focus on building a strong team and culture from the ground up, employees will enjoy significant involvement in the pre-opening phase, career growth within the Comiskey Group, and the chance to shape a dynamic environment that combines food, sport, and entertainment.
