Lead with purpose. Inspire your team. Take pride in every service.

Lobster Shack Tasmania is seeking an experienced Head Chef | Kitchen Manager to lead our busy seafood café in beautiful Bicheno.

This is far more than a cooking position.

We're looking for someone who thrives on leading people, building systems and creating a kitchen that runs efficiently every single day.

You'll be responsible for ensuring the kitchen is prepared for success before service begins, leading the team confidently through busy periods, maintaining exceptional standards and creating a culture where people take pride in their work.

If you're passionate about developing people, improving systems and building a solid hospitality brand, we'd love to hear from you.

What Success Looks Like ...

The kitchen is fully prepared before every service.

Peak service runs calmly, efficiently and consistently.

Every team member knows what's expected.

Food quality is consistent every single day.

Stock is managed carefully with minimal waste.

Cleaning standards never slip.

Equipment is maintained and respected.

The kitchen works collaboratively with Front of House.

Problems are solved before they become bigger problems.

We are Looking for Someone Who ...

Loves leading people just as much as cooking.

Leads with honesty,



integrity and accountability.

Creates structure and keeps the team organised.

Plans ahead instead of reacting.

Takes pride in immaculate kitchens.

Coaches others rather than doing everything themselves.

Can make confident decisions under pressure.

Understands food cost, labour efficiency and stock management.

Wants to build something they're proud of.

This Role Is Perfect for Someone Who ...

Likes improving systems and processes.

Wants to help shape the future of a growing business.

Takes pride in building a positive workplace culture.

Wants to be known for running an exceptional kitchen- not just cooking exceptional food.

At Lobster Shack Tasmania, we're building more than a busy café- we're building a brand. Every plate, every service and every interaction contributes to the reputation we've worked hard to create. We're looking for a leader who shares that vision and takes pride in delivering consistency, reliability and excellence every day.

We're not looking for someone to simply run a kitchen. We're looking for someone who wants to build a team, uphold exceptional standards, and become a trusted leader within our business.

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📌 Head Chef - Kitchen Manager (Bicheno)
🏢 Lobster Shack Tasmania
📍 Bicheno