Head Chef / Tavern Chef
The Bosun Tavern | Christmas Island
Immediate Start | Accommodation Provided | Above Award Salary

The Bosun Tavern is looking for an experienced, creative and resourceful Head Chef / Tavern Chef to lead our kitchen team on Christmas Island.

We are developing a fast-paced, elevated tavern menu with Italian and European influences, while staying true to good food made well. This role would suit a chef who is confident leading a busy kitchen, enjoys developing menus, and can adapt quickly to the realities of island hospitality, including changing supply chains and seasonal availability.

Chefs with an interest in working with local ingredients, island produce and fresh seafood will be looked upon favourably. We are looking for someone who is flexible, calm under pressure, practical, and excited by the challenge of creating great food in a remote island setting.

About the role

You will be responsible for leading the tavern kitchen on an ongoing basis, working closely with the owners and kitchen team to develop and deliver a strong, consistent menu. The role will also involve collaborating with our other venues: Swell Lodge, a luxury all-inclusive lodge, and The Island Pantry, a small but busy coffee shop and providore.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone with previous experience managing or owning venues, leading kitchen teams,



developing menus, controlling costs, and maintaining consistency in a fast-paced environment.

We are looking for someone who:

- Has strong experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef or senior kitchen leader
- Has previous experience managing or owning a venue, or leading kitchen operations
- Can create practical, delicious and profitable menus
- Is confident working with supply chain limitations and changing availability
- Is creative, flexible and resourceful
- Has an interest in local ingredients, seafood and island-style hospitality
- Can lead, train and support a kitchen team
- Works well with owners, management and other venue teams
- Can maintain high standards of food quality, consistency and cleanliness
- Is ready for an immediate start

What we offer

- Above award salary
- Accommodation provided
- Immediate start
- Opportunity to lead and shape the menu at an established island tavern
- A unique lifestyle chance on Christmas Island
- The chance to work across a growing hospitality group, including The Bosun Tavern, Swell Lodge and The Island Pantry

This is a rare opportunity for a capable and creative chef who wants to take ownership of a tavern kitchen and be part of shaping the next stage of food on Christmas Island.

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