A woman has been charged with stealing more than $1 million from the restaurant where she worked in the Queensland resort town of Noosa.

Detectives arrested Jodie Nuske, 41, on Friday, charging her with one count of stealing as a servant following a two-year investigation.

Police allege she stole sums of money from the Hastings Street restaurant over a period spanning from 2013 to 2017.

Noosa Beach. (AAP)

The probe was sparked by a complaint from the owner of the eatery, Bistro C.

“Jodie Nuske worked for us for 18 years as one of our most trusted employees,” restaurant owner Lorraine Banks told 9News.

“This morning we were notified by police that Jodie has been arrested and charged with offence/s relating to theft, while working in our employ.

“We have been fully co-operating with police in their investigation of Jodie over the past two years and we are relieved to learn that charges have been laid.

“Understandably, this has been a very stressful and upsetting time for our family and we are looking forward to a just outcome and early finalisation of the matter,” Ms Banks said.

Nuske, from Noosaville, will appear in the Noosa Magistrates Court on August 6.