Chefs and Apprentice Chefs

Multiple opportunities | Casual & Full-Time

Bring your passion for food to one of the Northern Beaches' favourite venues.

Dee Why RSL is growing its kitchen team, and we're looking for passionate, reliable and hardworking people who want to be part of a busy hospitality environment where great food and great service come together.

We currently have opportunities available for:

• Casual Chefs

• Casual Bistro Chef

• Full-Time Production Chef

• Apprentice Chefs

Whether you're an experienced chef looking for your next opportunity or you're starting your career in the kitchen, we'd love to hear from you.

About Dee Why RSL

Located in the heart of the Northern Beaches, Dee Why RSL is a vibrant hospitality venue serving our local community every day.

Our kitchens support a range of food operations across the club, giving our chefs the opportunity to work across different styles of service and develop their skills in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.

About the roles

Casual Chefs

Our casual chefs play an important role in supporting our kitchen operations across busy service periods.

You'll be responsible for preparing and cooking quality food while maintaining high standards of presentation, food safety and kitchen cleanliness.

You'll be responsible for:

• Preparing and cooking food to a consistently high standard

• Working efficiently during busy service periods

• Following recipes, portion controls and food safety procedures

• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe workstation

• Working collaboratively with the wider kitchen team

• Supporting different kitchen operations as required

Casual Bistro Chef

Our Bistro Chef will work as part of the team delivering quality meals to our members and guests in a busy bistro environment.

This is a great opportunity for a chef who enjoys a fast-paced service environment and takes pride in producing consistent, quality food.

You'll be responsible for:

• Preparing and cooking meals during service

• Ensuring food is presented consistently and to a high standard

• Maintaining appropriate food safety and hygiene standards

• Working efficiently as part of a team

• Completing preparation and cleaning duties

• Contributing to a positive kitchen culture

Full-Time Production Chef

Our Production Chef will focus on the preparation and production of food across our kitchen operations.

This role is ideal for an experienced chef who enjoys preparation, consistency and working in a structured kitchen environment.

You'll be responsible for:

• Producing food in accordance with recipes and production requirements

• Completing bulk preparation and cooking

• Maintaining consistent quality and portion control

• Ensuring food is stored and handled correctly

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety

• Working closely with the wider kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations

Apprentice Chefs

Want to build a career in hospitality?

We're also looking for enthusiastic Apprentice Chefs who are ready to learn, develop their skills and gain hands-on experience in a busy commercial kitchen.

You'll receive practical experience across food preparation, cooking, presentation, food safety and kitchen operations while working alongside experienced chefs.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Learn fundamental commercial kitchen skills

• Develop your food preparation and cooking techniques

• Gain experience across different kitchen operations

• Work alongside experienced chefs

• Build your confidence in a professional kitchen

• Work towards your formal cooking qualification

What we're looking for

We're looking for people who:

• Have a genuine passion for food and hospitality

• Take pride in their work

• Work well as part of a team

• Can remain calm and organised during busy service

• Have a strong focus on food safety and cleanliness

• Are reliable, punctual and willing to learn

• Have a positive attitude and professional approach

For experienced chef positions, relevant commercial kitchen experience and qualifications are essential. We are looking for chefs who can quickly integrate into our kitchen operations and make an immediate contribution. You'll hold at least a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and have 2-3 years commercial kitchen experience. You'll need to be available to work split shifts, evenings, weekends and public holidays.

For apprentice positions, previous kitchen experience isn't essential — we're looking for the right attitude and willingness to learn.

Why work with us?

At Dee Why RSL, you'll join a supportive team in a well-established Northern Beaches hospitality venue.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Work with an experienced and supportive kitchen team

• Develop your culinary skills and experience

• Work in a busy and varied hospitality environment

• Build a long-term career in hospitality

• Be part of a team that takes pride in delivering great experiences to our members and guests

You'll also have access to a range of employee benefits including:

• 17.5% annual leave loading for full time roles

• Employee referral program

• Discounted fun at Zone Bowling Dee Why

• Discounted gym memberships at a range of Northern Beaches' gyms

• Daily meal benefits, free coffee and soft drinks

• Free undercover, onsite parking

• Free annual flu vaccinations

• Discounted childcare fees and Dee Why Kindergarten

• Free Chaplain and EAP support

• Free access to CommBank's exclusive Workplace & Employee Banking Program

Ready to join the team?

If you're passionate about food, enjoy working with people and want to be part of a great kitchen team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your hospitality career with Dee Why RSL.

We welcome applications from experienced chefs and people looking to start their career through an apprenticeship.

Please note that sponsorship is not available for these roles.