- Head chef ready to step into Executive Chef leadership role
- Lead 20+ brigade across multi-outlet, high-volume waterfront venue
- Own menu, GP, systems, and kitchen performance end-to-end
We are excited to work with this client and present this opportunity, for a high-performing Head Chef to step into an Executive Chef–level leadership role within one of North Queensland’s most dynamic waterfront hospitality venues.
This large-format venue operates across multiple dining environments including a premium pub-style restaurant, beer garden and waterfront dining space, delivering high-volume service.
The food offering centres around premium pub-gastro dining, with strong pizza, seafood and steak programs supported by a Mediterranean-style share menu in an additional dining space.
This role is designed for a hands-on Head Chef who wants to take the next step into broader leadership, taking ownership of kitchen systems, brigade structure and commercial performance across a large-scale operation.
The Role
- Full ownership of menu design, engineering and GP performance
- Leading and mentoring a large, multi-skilled brigade
- Driving consistency across high volume peak services
- Improving kitchen flow, prep systems and service efficiency
- Supplier management and food cost discipline
- Development of event and function menus
- Creating structure, accountability and culture within the brigade
This is a hands-on role where you’ll lead from the pass, staying actively involved in day-to-day service.
The Ideal Candidate
Ideal for a current Head Chef looking to step into an Executive Chef role within a large-scale hospitality operation.
You will likely bring:
- Proven Head Chef experience within a high-volume pub, club or multi-outlet venue
- Experience managing large services (400+ covers)
- Strong understanding of pizza programs (wood-fired / sourdough preferred)
- Solid commercial capability including food cost, labour and supplier management
- Confidence leading and developing larger brigades
Candidates with experience in major pub groups or high-volume hospitality venues will be highly regarded.
The Opportunity
- Step from Head Chef into an Executive Chef–level leadership role
- Lead a large-scale waterfront venue
- Work closely with ownership on food direction and commercial performance
- Competitive senior salary package + relocation support
- Strong long-term opportunity within a growing regional hospitality market
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