Located at Palm Beach on the beautiful Gold Coast, Tallebudgera Surf Club(recently awarded "Best Surf Life Saving Club" and "Best Small Club" 2026), has completed a major multi-million-dollar renovation that has truly transformed the Club. The renovation includes a brand current state of the art kitchen which facilitates a full serviced restaurant, function rooms and a new café and beachside coffee shop.

We are excited to announce that a unique opportunity has become available for a highly experienced and professional Executive Chef to join our experienced kitchen team.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Executive Chef is responsible for leading all culinary operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene, managing kitchen teams, controlling food and labour costs, developing innovative menus, and delivering outstanding dining experiences that align with the organisation's strategic and financial objectives.

What you will bring to the table:

Experience: As our new Executive Chef you will bring years of experience and a passion for creating delicious and innovative dishes. We can't wait to see what you will bring to our menu and elevate the dining experience for our guests.

Support: As the Executive Chef you will lead by example as your team will look to you for guidance and inspiration. Show them what it means to work hard, stay organised, and maintain a positive attitude in the kitchen.

Communication: Clear communication is essential in a fast-paced kitchen environment. As our new executive chef, you will have excellent communication skills, allowing you to effectively communicate with team members, suppliers, and other staff members to ensure that everyone is on the same page.

Organisational Skills: With a new kitchen comes the opportunity to establish efficient workflows and systems. As Executive Chef, you will take the time create a schedule that maximises productivity.

Creativity:



Take advantage of the state-of-the-art equipment at your disposal to experiment with new recipes and techniques. As Executive Chef you will embrace creativity and encourage the team to think outside the box and push the boundaries of traditional cuisine.

Food Safety: In a professional kitchen, food safety should always be a top priority. As Executive Chef you will make sure that you and your team are following proper food handling and storage procedures to prevent contamination and ensure the safety of our customers.

Menu Management: Execute seasonal updates of menus across all restaurant, bar, and event outlets, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and bar snacks. Regularly update event menus and packages.

Financial Management: Manage entire food budgeted costs, including creating revenue-driving initiatives (e.g., menu engineering via Cook the Books). Manage rosters and payroll costs according to the budget.

Compliance & Standards: Maintain HACCP standards to ensure the continued success of our HACCP certification.

Inventory & Sourcing: Oversee ordering and stock control, prioritising local produce and suppliers to support the community in line with our company's purpose of care.

Team Leadership: Manage the training and development of all team members. Communicate clearly and hold regular meetings to share, inspire, and develop the team.

Collaboration & Strategy: In conjunction with the Director of Operations, plan and execute promotional activities for all Food & Beverage outlets, events, and promotions. Partner with outlet managers to proactively identify and respond to market trends.

What we can offer you:

We offer work-life balance and celebrate our achievements and milestones

Competitive Salary with 5 weeks’ annual leave

A positive club culture and collaborative team, that values innovative thinkers and always rewards hard work and success

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Duty meals provided

Sponsorship available for the right candidate

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📌 Executive Chef (Queensland)
🏢 Tallebudgera Surf Club
📍 Queensland