Commis Chef Seagulls

About the Employer

Seagulls Tweed Heads is part of Norths Collective, a modern and competitive organisation in the club and gaming sector. The group focuses on creating memorable experiences through food, beverages, events, health and fitness, and entertainment. As a not-for-profit business, it also places strong value on community contribution through sporting, social, and sustainability efforts.

About the Role

Norths Collective is seeking an energetic and driven Commis Chef to join the Seagulls Tweed Heads kitchen team. The role suits someone who is passionate about producing excellent food, enjoys a busy team environment, and can contribute to a high standard of service.

You will be involved in preparing, cooking, and plating a range of quality dishes, while also helping improve menu items, maintaining tidy and efficient work areas, managing stock rotation, and keeping portioning and quality standards under control.

By joining Seagulls Tweed Heads, you become part of the wider Norths Collective group, which also includes Norths Cammeray, The Greens North Sydney, The Alcott Lane Cove, and The Verandah Beecroft.

Key Priorities

• Work alongside the Head Chef and Sous Chef to support kitchen preparation and cleaning tasks.
• Help oversee food preparation so the kitchen consistently delivers meals of a high standard.
• Assist in developing menus, recipes, and dish improvements that keep offerings varied, fresh, nutritious, and appealing.
• Be willing to step into different kitchen duties whenever required.
• Bring leadership capability to coach and support junior team members.
• Manage portion control, stock usage, and waste reduction responsibly.
• Maintain creativity and uphold strong presentation standards.

Candidate Profile

The ideal applicant is organised, communicates well, and has strong interpersonal skills. You should be comfortable performing in a high-pressure kitchen environment and have experience across both à la carte service and prep/function kitchens.

A sound understanding of food quality control is important, along with formal chef trade qualifications. Experience working across functions and the ability to operate in a multi-skilled kitchen role will be highly valued.

The role requires flexibility to work across a 7-day rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays. You must also understand and follow strict food hygiene requirements and Workplace Health and Safety legislation.

Benefits

• Discounted meals for staff.
• Complimentary onsite gym membership.
• Free onsite parking.
• Supportive management team with a strong focus on progress and success.
• Access to Norths Collective Academy.
• Opportunity to work for a club that keeps evolving with its local community.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Culture

This role is suited to people who are switched on, show initiative, bring creativity, and thrive in a fast-moving team environment. The organisation is looking for someone who can adapt quickly and contribute positively to a collaborative workplace.

Additional Information

This is a full-time, onsite position based in Tweed Heads, New South Wales, Australia. No salary, opening count, or start date was specified in the source material.