A brand-new kitchen. Major venue investment. A genuine opportunity to shape the next chapter of a loved Mackay local.

Redcape Hospitality is looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen at Shamrock Hotel Motel. You’ll bring the team together, strengthen performance and help elevate a food operation the venue can be proud of.

Why You’ll Love This Chance

- Competitive salary package
- Brand-new kitchen opening 1 September
- Support from Redcape’s Executive Chefs, Head of Food and Operations team
- Enjoy Mackay’s coastal lifestyle, with the Whitsundays within reach
- Join a growing hospitality group investing in its people, venues and communities
- Career pathways for high performers across Australia and New Zealand

About the Role

You’ll oversee Shamrock’s food operation across everyday dining, functions and conferences, leading a hands‑on kitchen team through busy service and everything that happens behind it.

You’ll help bring new menus to life, strengthen kitchen performance and build a team that takes pride in the food it serves. You’ll have the autonomy to lead, backed by experienced food and operational leaders when you need support.

What You’ll Do

- Work with Redcape’s Executive Chefs to develop and launch new venue and function menus
- Lead and develop the kitchen team through clear direction, coaching and support
- Build strong working relationships across kitchen, front‑of‑house and venue management




- Drive consistent food quality, presentation and service delivery
- Manage COGS, labour, stock and kitchen performance against budget
- Maintain high food safety, compliance and WHS standards

What We’re Looking For

- At least 3–5 years’ experience as a Head Chef in a high-volume venue
- Strong people leadership that builds trust, strengthens culture and unites teams
- Excellent organisation and time management skills
- Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including weekends
- Strong commercial capability across COGS, labour, compliance and P&L; performance
- Confidence using rostering, reporting and kitchen management systems, including Cooking the Books

About Shamrock Hotel Motel

Shamrock Hotel Motel is a large-scale Mackay hospitality venue bringing together dining, gaming, accommodation and functions. Its dedicated event spaces host birthdays, corporate events, weddings and conferences alongside the venue’s everyday food operation.

About Redcape Hospitality

Redcape Hospitality is one of Australia’s leading hospitality groups, with more than 2,000 team members working across 50+ venues in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and Queenstown, New Zealand.

From community pubs and bottle shops to accommodation and entertainment venues, we create places people love to visit and teams are proud to be part of.

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📌 Head Chef | Shamrock Hotel Motel (Mackay)
🏢 Redcape Hotel Group
📍 Mackay