A brand-new kitchen.
Major venue investment.
A genuine opportunity to shape the next chapter of a loved Mackay local.
Redcape Hospitalityis looking for an experiencedHead Chefto lead the kitchen atShamrock 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 Opportunity
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 current 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
Robust 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 Motelis 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 (North Mackay)
🏢 Redcape Hotel Group
📍 North Mackay