This Is More Than a Head Chef Role — It's Your Chance to Create Something Extraordinary
An exciting new chapter is unfolding atTingalpa Hotel, and we're looking for a talented, passionateHead Chefto 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 contemporary 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 adriven culinary leaderwho thrives in fast-paced environments and loves the challenge of building something special.
You'll bring:
Proven experience as aHead Chef or Senior Sous Chefin a high-volume venue
Robust 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
TheHakfoort Groupis 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