Sous Chef - Rainforest Cafe
Listed on 2025-12-01
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Restaurant/Food Service
Food & Beverage, Catering, Cook & Chef, Restaurant Manager
SOUS CHEF – Rainforest Cafe / Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island is seeking an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to lead daily operations at the Rainforest Cafe
, our dedicated staff dining facility. You’ll play a vital role in fuelling the island’s 1,200+ employees, helping them stay energised and ready to create exceptional guest experiences across the island.
- Shape the role with autonomy and creativity in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen.
- Live the island lifestyle – walk to work, skip traffic, and enjoy tropical surroundings.
- Great perks – subsidised accommodation, staff discounts, gym membership, and a fantastic team culture.
As Sous Chef at the Rainforest Cafe, you'll deliver fresh, homestyle meals and creative daily specials for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You’ll be hands‑on with food preparation, oversee food safety, manage a small team, and contribute to menu planning. This is a unique opportunity to create quality food that supports the island’s workforce while enjoying a stable, rewarding kitchen environment.
Where You’ll Make an Impact- Lead the kitchen team to deliver consistent, high‑quality meals.
- Supervise prep, cooking, plating, and service across all shifts.
- Plan rotating menus, theme nights, and seasonal specials.
- Maintain kitchen hygiene and food safety compliance.
- Support a positive, productive culture in the back‑of‑house team.
You’re a hands‑on leader with a calm, solutions‑focused approach. You thrive in a fast‑paced setting and take pride in serving nourishing meals that make a difference every day.
To Be Successful, You Will Need:- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (Essential).
- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (Essential).
- Experience in high‑volume or fast‑paced commercial kitchens.
- Ability to work autonomously and support team growth.
- Flexibility to work across all kitchen areas and shifts.
Our mission is to share the wonder of Hamilton Island with the world by creating wonder‑filled experiences for our guests, employees and community.
Every team member plays a role in shaping those experiences – making Hamilton Island not just a great place to visit, but a great place to work.
A little island can do wonders - make your next career move one to remember. Apply now!
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