Head Chef – Catering KitchenMiami Fish Market | Gold Coast | Full TimeMiami Fish Market is seeking a qualified, organised and commercially minded Head Chef to lead our growing "Catering and Take Home Meals" kitchen.The successful candidate will develop and produce a premium range of restaurant-quality seafood dishes to enjoy at home.
Menus will draw inspiration from cuisines around the world, with a particular focus on European and Asian flavours.The RoleThis is a hands-on Head Chef position responsible for:Leading the daily preparation and production of catering and take-home mealsDeveloping current menu items, recipes and seasonal specialsProducing premium seafood dishes to consistent 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 membersPreparing food for functions, catering orders and higher-volume productionWorking closely with management to grow the commercial performance of the divisionAbout YouThe ideal candidate will have:Formal qualifications in Commercial Cookery or Kitchen ManagementExperience in a fast-paced restaurant,



hotel or commercial kitchenExperience preparing seafood and working across a varied menuStrong ordering, stock-control and production-planning skillsExperience with functions, banqueting or high-volume food preparationKnowledge of international cuisines, particularly European and Asian flavoursStrong numerical skills and an understanding of recipe costing, food margins and cost control*A 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 finance, business or commercial 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 opportunity 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.Pay: $79,****** per yearBenefits:Employee discountWork Location: In person

📌 Head Chef – Catering Kitchen @ Miami Fish Market (Gold Coast)
🏢 Miami Fish Market (Miami Fish)
📍 Gold Coast