Job Description

Lobster Shack Tasmania is seeking an exceptional Head Chef to join our leadership team and take ownership of our busy, high-performing kitchen.

This is more than a Head Chef role. We're looking for a genuine leader who can build a positive team culture, maintain exceptional kitchen standards, and lead by example every day.

Working closely with our owners, Operations Manager and Front of House Manager, you'll play an integral role in delivering outstanding food, supporting your team, and ensuring our café operates efficiently and professionally.

If you value integrity, accountability and developing people just as much as producing exceptional food, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

- * Leading a busy seafood kitchen with confidence and professionalism.
- * Coaching, mentoring and developing your kitchen team.
- * Delivering consistently high-quality food using premium Tasmanian seafood and local produce.
- * Managing rosters, labour costs, food costs and stock control.
- * Maintaining exceptional food safety, cleanliness and kitchen presentation.
- * Leading daily toolbox meetings and setting the team up for success.
- * Working collaboratively with our Front of House Manager to ensure smooth daily operations.
- * Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, systems and customer experience.




- * Leading by example and creating a workplace where people enjoy coming to work.

Who We're Looking For

- Leads with honesty, integrity and professionalism.
- Earns the respect of their team through their actions, not just their title.
- Takes genuine pride in maintaining an organised, spotless and highly efficient kitchen.
- Understands that developing people is just as significant as delivering exceptional food.
- Can remain calm under pressure while making confident operational decisions.
- Takes ownership, solves problems and is always looking for ways to improve.
- Shares our commitment to quality, teamwork and creating an exceptional customer experience.

About the Employer

Why Join Lobster Shack Tasmania?

You’ll be joining a business that genuinely values its people, takes pride in doing things properly, and is committed to continuous improvement.

We believe the best kitchens are built on strong leadership, mutual respect and high standards.

You’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact, lead an incredible team, and work with some of Tasmania's finest seafood in one of Australia's most beautiful coastal communities.

We’re not simply looking for a great chef-we’re looking for a trusted leader who will embrace our values, inspire our team and help shape the future of Lobster Shack Tasmania.

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📌 Head Chef - Kitchen Operations Leader (Sorell)
🏢 Lobster Shack Tasmania
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