We are looking for a Chef to lead our kitchen. You will run the food operation for our busy bar and restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week during peak periods. The kitchen is the heart of the guest experience here, and we need someone who can deliver consistent quality while managing the realities of cooking in a remote, off-grid setting.

What You Will Do

Menu & Kitchen Leadership
Design and rotate seasonal menus that suit a remote kitchen, a tropical climate, and a diverse guest base — from hearty meals for off-road crews to lighter options for holidaymakers
Estimate food and labour costs, set portion standards, and manage the kitchen budget to keep the operation profitable and efficient
Source and order all food supplies, working within the constraints of freight schedules and remote delivery logistics

Food Preparation & Quality
Oversee food preparation and cooking across all sections, ensuring every dish — from wood-fired pizza to breakfast grills — meets the standard before it leaves the pass
Monitor quality at every stage: receipt of goods, storage, prep, cooking, plating, and presentation
Prepare and cook meals yourself during peak service, stepping into any section as needed

Team & Training
Supervise, roster,



and guide kitchen staff and junior cooks through busy services in a high-pressure, remote setting
Demonstrate cooking techniques and set explicit procedures so the team can maintain consistency even when you are not on the station
Train staff on safe food handling, equipment use, and kitchen workflow

Compliance & Operations
Enforce food safety and hygiene standards in line with Queensland regulations, maintaining clean and safe kitchen equipment and work areas at all times
Maintain accurate temperature logs and stock records
Coordinate with front-of-house staff and management on service timing, dietary requirements, and daily specials
Manage stock rotation and preservation methods to minimise waste in a location where resupply is not immediate

About You
At least 1 year experience as a Chef
Experience with wood-fired ovens or open-flame cooking
Comfortable working independently in a remote setting with limited immediate support
Able to manage ordering, costing, and rostering without heavy administrative overhead
Calm under pressure during high-volume services
Strong communicator who can work with a small, tight-knit team in a live-in office setting

Pay: $85,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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