Head Chef

Hospitality · Edge Hill, Cairns & Far North QLD, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr

For chefs ready to move into a leadership role with genuine creative influence, this Head Chef position in Queensland is a strong career step. A growing boutique hospitality venue is seeking someone who blends technical ability, original thinking and confident leadership to help shape the next phase of its food operation.

You will guide the kitchen team and daily operations while having meaningful input into menus, specials and food quality. Professional experience, including experience gained in India or abroad, will be central to the role, along with the opportunity to build your reputation in an expanding hospitality environment.

Key Responsibilities

Shape the culinary direction alongside management, developing and maintaining an engaging seasonal menu, specials and event and function menus
Lead lunch and dinner service and set the standard by example in busy periods
Oversee kitchen standards across all trading periods
Lead and develop kitchen staff and build practical rosters
Coordinate food preparation day to day
Ensure consistent quality and presentation
Manage ordering, stock rotation and inventory
Control food costs while minimising wastage
Maintain HACCP and workplace food safety standards

Requirements & Eligibility

Strong Head Chef background, or an experienced Sous Chef seeking to progress into a leadership position
Cert III/IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
Strong menu development experience; a creative approach to modern Mediterranean-inspired food is advantageous
Demonstrated capability managing a busy commercial kitchen, with proven kitchen team leadership
Strong food costing and stock management knowledge, together with an excellent understanding of food safety procedures
Available to work Wednesday to Sunday
Comfortable working weekends and through busy service periods
Strong organisational and communication skills

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