Multiple Opportunities Available
Sous Chefs
Chef de Parties
Commis Chefs
Kitchen Porters
Runaway Bay Tavern is entering another exciting chapter, with further renovations underway to enhance one of the Gold Coast's favourite local venues. While the venue continues to trade, our kitchen team is growing and we're looking for passionate hospitality professionals to be part of the journey. The bistro is currently undergoing a major refurbishment, while the newly renovated Sports Bar continues to operate, making this an exciting time to join the team.
Whether you're an experienced Sous Chef ready for your next challenge or a Kitchen Porter looking to build a career in hospitality, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Join Australian Venue Co.?
Be part of an exciting venue transformation
Work with a supportive and experienced leadership team
Genuine career progression across 260+ AVC venues in Australia and New Zealand
Training and development opportunities
Staff discounts across food and beverage at AVC venues
Opportunity to transfer between venues as your career grows
What We're Looking For
A positive attitude and strong work ethic
Passion for quality food and great service
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment
Team players who enjoy working collaboratively
Availability to work a rotating roster, including nights and weekends
Role Requirements
Sous Chef
Previous experience as a Sous Chef or experienced Senior Chef de Partie
Strong leadership and kitchen management skills
Experience with stock control, food safety and team development
Chef de Partie
Experience running a section in a busy kitchen
Strong knowledge of food preparation and presentation
Passion for consistency and quality
Commis Chef
Commercial kitchen experience or relevant culinary qualifications
Eagerness to learn and develop your skills
Kitchen Porter
Reliable, hardworking and organised
Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Previous kitchen or hospitality experience is advantageous but not essential
If you're looking to join a growing venue and build your career with one of Australia's leading hospitality groups, we'd love to hear from you.
Skills Required
- Ability to work a rotating roster including nights and weekends
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Sous Chef: previous experience as a Sous Chef or experienced Senior Chef de Partie
- Sous Chef: leadership and kitchen management skills
- Sous Chef: experience with stock control, food safety and team development
- Chef de Partie: experience running a section in a busy kitchen
- Chef de Partie: strong knowledge of food preparation and presentation
- Commis Chef: commercial kitchen experience or relevant culinary qualifications
- Commis Chef: eagerness to learn and develop skills
- Kitchen Porter: reliable, hardworking and organised
- Kitchen Porter: ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Previous kitchen or hospitality experience (advantageous but not essential)
What We Do
Australian Venue Co. is a hospitality firm that operates a portfolio of over 200 pubs, bars, restaurants, and event spaces across Australia and New Zealand. The company takes a local-first approach, tailoring menus, customer service, and design to the specific local market while providing specialist support at scale from its centralized head office to revitalize and maintain high-quality standards across its venues.
