Miami Fish Market | Gold Coast | Full Time | Starting Salary $*********Miami Fish Market is seeking a qualified, organised and commercially minded Head Chef to lead our growing main kitchen.The successful candidate will lead a team of chefs and cooks, develop and produce a premium range of industry leading, restaurant-quality seafood dishes.
Menus will draw inspiration from cuisines around the world, with a particular focus on European flavours and techniques.
The candidate needs to be suitably qualified with training in commercial cookery, kitchen management and hospitality.The RoleThis is a hands-on Head Chef position responsible for:Leading the daily preparation and production of our main kitchen sectionDeveloping new menu items, recipes and seasonal specialsProducing premium seafood dishes to consistent restaurant quality standardsCompleting recipe and menu costings to ensure dishes meet quality, margin and pricing targetsManaging ordering, stock levels, portion control and food wastagePlanning production around retail demand, catering orders and peak periodsIdentifying opportunities to utilise seasonal and surplus ingredients profitablyMaintaining food safety, storage, cleanliness and compliance standardsCoordinating kitchen workflow and supervising team membersManaging, hiring, rostering and training of staff including service staffPreparing food for functions,



catering orders and higher-volume productionEstablishing good relationships with key suppliers to monitor best in-season produceNegotiating pricing with suppliersWorking closely with management to grow the commercial performance of the divisionAbout YouThe ideal candidate will have:Formal qualifications in Commercial Cookery and Kitchen ManagementDiploma in Hospitality will be looked on favourablyExperience in a fast-paced restaurant, hotel or commercial kitchenExperience preparing seafood and working across a varied menuExperience in European style cookery is advantageousStrong ordering, stock-control and production-planning skillsExperienceKnowledge of international cuisines, particularly European flavoursStrong numerical skills and an understanding of recipe costing, food margins and cost controlA commercial mindset and the ability to balance premium quality with profitabilityExcellent organisation, communication and time-management skillsThe confidence and ambition to take ownership of a growing kitchenQualifications or experience in Hospitality and kitchen management will be highly regarded.Previous Head Chef experience is welcomed; however, we are also open to a qualified and capable chef ready to step into their first Head Chef position.This is a full-time role and may include evening, weekend and public-holiday work.About Miami Fish MarketMiami Fish Market is one of the Gold Coast's leading premium seafood destinations, encompassing a fresh seafood market, dine-in restaurant and rapidly growing catering and take-home meals division.We are known for our exceptional produce, specialist knowledge and uncompromising commitment to quality.This is an exciting chance to lead and grow an important area of the business, bringing restaurant-quality seafood into customers' homes through premium catering and chef-prepared take-home meals.
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📌 Head Chef - Main Kitchen (Gold Coast)
🏢 Miami fish market
📍 Gold Coast