This Is More Than a Head Chef Role — It’s Your Chance to Create Something Extraordinary

An exciting new chapter is unfolding at Tingalpa Hotel, and we’re looking for a talented, passionate Head Chef to lead the culinary vision of one of Brisbane’s most anticipated venue transformations.

With a major redevelopment underway, this is your opportunity to shape a kitchen from the ground up and bring a new dining destination to life, featuring:

- A brand-new themed dining experience
- A brand new state-of-the-art kitchen designed to service 750+ patrons
- The freedom to influence menus, kitchen culture, systems, and standards

If you’ve ever dreamed of building a food offering that people talk about, creating a team that thrives, and leaving your mark on a flagship venue, this is that opportunity. Starting from $90,000 per annum, commensurate with experience.

Why This Role Stands Out

- Build your kitchen team and culture from the ground up
- Work with modern equipment in a purpose-built kitchen
- Solid salary package + performance incentives
- Career progression within a growing Queensland hospitality group
- Supportive leadership that genuinely backs great ideas

The Opportunity

As Head Chef, you’ll be at the centre of a transformative project, responsible for delivering an exceptional food experience while leading a high-performing kitchen team.

Your impact will include:

- Recruiting, developing and mentoring a passionate kitchen brigade
- Creating a positive and high-performance kitchen culture
- Managing food costs, labour budgets and inventory controls
- Maintaining exceptional food quality,



presentation and consistency
- Ensuring compliance with food safety and workplace health standards
- Collaborating with venue leadership to drive innovation and commercial success

Who We’re Looking For

You’re a driven culinary leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and loves the challenge of building something special.

You’ll bring:

- Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume venue
- Strong experience managing large kitchen operations and teams
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop others
- A solid understanding of food cost management, rostering and kitchen financials
- A passion for quality, consistency and delivering memorable dining experiences
- Creativity, innovation and a genuine love of hospitality
- The ability to remain calm, organised and hands‑on during service

About Hakfoort Group

The Hakfoort Group is a well-established and growing name in Queensland hospitality.

We’re known for:

- Investing in our people, venues and communities
- Creating venues guests love to visit and teams love to work in
- Supporting career growth and long-term development
- Driving innovation while maintaining strong community connections
- Building hospitality experiences that stand the test of time

Ready to Create Your Legacy Kitchen?

This isn’t simply another Head Chef position.

It’s an opportunity to shape the food offering, lead a major kitchen operation, and play a key role in one of Brisbane’s most exciting hospitality redevelopments.

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📌 HEAD CHEF - Tingalpa Hotel (Brisbane)
🏢 Beek Qld
📍 Brisbane