Make your mark at Shamrock Hotel Motel as major investment brings a brand-new kitchen and an exciting new chapter for this loved local.
Redcape Hospitalityis looking for an experiencedHead Chefto lead the kitchen atShamrock Hotel MotelinMackay.
This is an opportunity for a confident kitchen leader to bring the team together, strengthen performance and help shape what comes next.
What You'll Love About This Opportunity
Market-competitive salary package
Brand-new kitchen opening 1 September
Support from Redcape's Executive Chefs, Head of Food and broader Operations team
Mackay's coastal lifestyle, with the Whitsundays within reach
Join a growing group investing in its people, venues and communities
Career pathways for high performers across Australia and New Zealand
About the Role
You'll run Shamrock's food operation across everyday dining, functions and conference facilities, leading a hands-on kitchen team through busy service and everything that happens behind it.
You'll help bring new menus to life, strengthen the way the kitchen operates and build a team that takes pride in the food it serves.
You'll have room to lead, with experienced people around you when you need support.
What You'll Do
Work with Redcape's Executive Chefs to develop and launch new venue and functions menus
Lead and develop the kitchen team through clear direction, coaching and support
Keep the kitchen, front-of-house and venue management working together




Drive consistent food quality, presentation and service delivery
Manage COGS, labour, stock and kitchen performance against budget
Maintain high food safety, compliance and WHS standards
What We're Looking For
Proven 3–5 years' experience as a Head Chef in a high-volume venue
Strong people leadership that builds trust, strengthens culture and brings teams together
Exceptional time management, with flexibility across a rotating roster including weekends
Strong commercial capability across COGS, labour, compliance and P&L; performance
Confidence using rostering, reporting and kitchen management systems, including Cooking the Books
About Shamrock Hotel Motel
Located in Mackay,Shamrock Hotel Motelis a large-scale hospitality venue bringing together food and beverage, gaming, accommodation and functions.
Its dedicated event space hosts birthdays, corporate events, weddings and conferences alongside the venue's everyday dining operation.
About Redcape Hospitality
Redcape Hospitalityis one of Australia's leading hospitality groups, with more than 2,000 team members working across 50+ venues in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and Queenstown, Recent Zealand.
From community pubs and bottle shops to accommodation and entertainment venues, we create places people love to visit and teams are proud to be part of.
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If this sounds like the right fit, we'd love to have a chat!

📌 Head Chef | Shamrock Hotel Motel (Queensland)
🏢 Redcape Hotel Group
📍 Queensland