About Us

Tucked inside Solitary Islands Resort on the stunning NSW Clarence Coast, The 383 Wooli isn't your average resort restaurant. We're a fast-casual dining and bar venue with big flavours, a loyal local following, and a kitchen that punches way above its coastal weight class.

We do food that makes people come back — not just because they're on holiday, but because they actually want to. Think crowd-favourite comfort food done properly, local-inspired specials, and a team that takes their craft seriously (even if we don't always take ourselves too seriously).

We're growing. The menu's evolving. And now we're looking for the right second-in-command to help us take it up a notch.

The Role

We're on the hunt for a talented, driven Sous Chef to work alongside our Head Chef in leading The 383 kitchen.

This isn't a title role. You'll be genuinely hands-on — on the pass, on the grill, building a team culture that's as tight as a good demi-glace.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the Head Chef in the day-to-day management of kitchen operations
• Supervising, training and mentoring kitchen staff
• Preparing and cooking menu items to a consistent, high standard
• Contributing to menu development and seasonal specials
• Managing mise en place, food prep, and service readiness
• Overseeing food safety, hygiene and HACCP compliance
• Assisting with ordering, stock management and waste minimisation
• Stepping up as acting Head Chef in their absence
• Maintaining a positive, high-performance kitchen culture

About You

You bring the heat (literally and figuratively). You're someone who:

• Holds a relevant trade qualification (Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery, or equivalent)
• Has minimum 2 years' experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a comparable venue
• Has solid experience across multiple sections — you don't just own the fryer
• Leads with patience and commands respect through skill, not volume
• Understands the pace of a busy service and stays cool when it counts
• Has genuine knowledge of food safety legislation and HACCP principles
• Can contribute creatively to menus with an eye on cost, consistency and guest experience
• Is ready to plant some roots — this is a full-time, long-term opportunity in a genuinely stunning part of the world

Why Wooli?

Look, we'll be honest — Wooli is small. Population: bliss.

It's a beachside village on the NSW Clarence Coast, surrounded by national park, world-class fishing, and some of the most unspoiled coastline in the state. If your version of downtime involves surf, solitude, and sunsets, you've found your people.