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Miami Fish Market is seeking a qualified, organised and commercially minded Head Chef to lead our growing “Catering and Take Home Meals” kitchen. The successful candidate will develop and produce a premium range of restaurant quality seafood dishes to enjoy at home. Menus will draw inspiration from cuisines around the world, with a particular focus on European and Asian flavours.

This is a hands-on Head Chef position responsible for:

• Leading the daily preparation and production of catering and take-home meals
• Developing new menu items, recipes and seasonal specials
• Producing premium seafood dishes to consistent quality standards
• Completing recipe and menu costings to ensure dishes meet quality, margin and pricing targets
• Managing ordering, stock levels, portion control and food wastage
• Planning production around retail demand, catering orders and peak periods
• Identifying opportunities to utilise seasonal and surplus ingredients profitably
• Maintaining food safety, storage, cleanliness and compliance standards
• Coordinating kitchen workflow and supervising team members
• Preparing food for functions, catering orders and higher-volume production
• Working closely with management to grow the commercial performance of the division

The ideal candidate will have:

• Formal qualifications in Commercial Cookery or Kitchen Management
• Experience in a fast-paced restaurant, hotel or commercial kitchen
• Experience preparing seafood and working across a varied menu
• Strong ordering, stock-control and production-planning skills
• Experience with functions, banqueting or high-volume food preparation
• Knowledge of international cuisines, particularly European and Asian flavours
• Strong numerical skills and an understanding of recipe costing, food margins and cost control
• A commercial mindset and the ability to balance premium quality with profitability
• Excellent organisation, communication and time-management skills
• The confidence and ambition to take ownership of a growing kitchen

Qualifications or experience in finance, business or commercial management will be highly regarded.

Previous Head Chef experience is welcomed; however, we are also open to a qualified and capable chef ready to step into their first Head Chef position. This is a full-time role and may include evening, weekend and public-holiday work.

Miami Fish Market is one of the Gold Coast’s leading premium seafood destinations, encompassing a fresh seafood market, dine-in restaurant and rapidly growing catering and take-home meals division.

We are known for our exceptional produce, specialist knowledge and uncompromising commitment to quality.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and grow an important area of the business, bringing restaurant-quality seafood into customers’ homes through premium catering and chef-prepared take-home meals.

Miami Fish Market is Gold Coast’s premium seafood destination. Renowned for our signature sashimi and sushi platters, we are seeking a talented and passionate sashimi chef to join our team.

• Prepare and present high-quality sashimi, sushi and nigiri platters as well as other specialty raw seafood dishes.
• Ensure all food safety and hygiene standards are met.
• Collaborate with the sashimi team to create seasonal menu items.
• Maintain a clean and organised work environment.

• Proven experience as a Sashimi Chef or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of seafood preparation and presentation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Relevant certifications in food safety and hygiene.
• Excellent communication skills and professional manner to serve our valued customers.

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• A supportive and creative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Staff discounts
• A chance to be part of a well-respected seafood market known for its quality.

We are seeking an experienced Fish Filleter / Seafood Processor to join our seafood processing team.
This is a 5-day-per-week position, initially commencing on a casual basis with the opportunity to move into a permanent full-time role.

Working within our busy seafood operation, you will be responsible for preparing and processing premium seafood for both our retail and trade customers, as well as supporting our cooked kitchen, catering and take-home meal production. Key responsibilities include:

• Filleting, skinning, pin-boning and portioning a wide variety of whole fish
• Processing seafood to a high retail and wholesale standard
• Portioning seafood for our Fish & Chips kitchen
• Preparing saku for our sashimi / raw bar
• Preparing seafood for our take-home meal and catering kitchens
• Preparing wholesale and trade customer orders accurately and efficiently
• Maintaining excellent product quality, presentation and yield
• Following food safety, temperature control and hygiene procedures
• Maintaining a clean, organised and efficient processing area
• Assisting with ordering, receiving, storing and rotating fresh seafood

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience filleting and processing fish in a commercial environment
• Is confident working with a broad range of Australian and imported seafood
• Works quickly while maintaining excellent quality and yield
• Has strong knife skills and attention to detail
• Understands seafood handling, freshness and food safety
• Is reliable, organised and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Takes pride in producing a consistently high-quality product

• Initially casual, with a pathway to permanent full-time employment
• Consistent hours within an established and growing seafood business
• Opportunity to work with some of Australia’s best seafood

If you’re an experienced fish filleter who takes pride in your craft and wants to be part of a passionate seafood team, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply with your resume and a short introduction outlining your seafood processing experience

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated commercial level Fish Filleter to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in filleting various types of fish and a passion for delivering premium product. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in your craftsmanship, we want to hear from you.

• Skillfully fillet a variety of fish, ensuring high-quality cuts and presentation.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of work areas in compliance with food safety standards.
• Assist with daily setup of shop, as required.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient operations.
• Assist with managing inventory of stock rotations.

• Skillfully fillet a variety of fish, ensuring high-quality cuts and presentation.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of work areas in compliance with food safety standards.
• Assist with daily setup of shop, as required.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient operations.
• Assist with managing inventory of stock rotations.

• Previous experience as a fish filleter or in a similar role essential.
• Knowledge of different fish species and filleting techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication skills.

Miami Fish Market is seeking an experienced and customer-focused Front of House Server to join our team. This role involves working across both our fresh seafood retail counter and our fish and chips section.

The successful candidate will deliver efficient, friendly service, assist customers with product selection, handle orders and transactions, and help maintain a clean, organised front-of-house environment.

• Provide friendly, attentive service to all customers
• Take and process orders accurately
• Operate the point-of-sale system and handle cash/card payments
• Share product knowledge and assist with seafood selections
• Assemble food orders as required
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation of service areas
• Support back-of-house staff where needed

• Previous experience in a hospitality or customer service role (essential)
• Clear communication skills and a professional attitude
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work well in a team
• Basic knowledge of seafood (preferred but not required)
• Availability for weekend and public holiday shifts

• A supportive team environment
• Consistent shifts in a well-established local business
• Staff discounts and training opportunities