Job description:
Tuncurry Beach Bowling Club, part of the St Johns Park Bowling Club Group, is seeking an experienced and motivated Head Chef to lead our kitchen team.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who is passionate about quality food, developing and supporting their team, and creating a positive kitchen culture.
You'll oversee the day-to-day kitchen operations, including rostering, food quality, stock and cost control, while working closely with Venue Management and HR.
If you're a strong team leader who takes pride in great food, outstanding people and creating an enjoyable workplace, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and support the kitchen brigade to deliver consistent, high-quality food and service across multiple departments – Bistro, Café, Functions, Offsite Catering.
Manage kitchen rosters and staffing requirements to meet budgeted targets and operational needs
Maintain high food quality, presentation, stock control and food cost standards.
Complete ordering, food cost negotiations and effective management of wastage to meet budgeted targets.
Menu planning
Train, coach and develop a brigade of chefs, cooks and kitchenhands, with support from Management and HR.
Encourage teamwork and continue to improve on the positive,



respectful and supportive kitchen culture.
Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, WHS and kitchen compliance.
Work closely with Venue Management and other departments to support the overall operation of the venue.
About You:
Previous Head Chef, Sous Chef or senior kitchen leadership experience.
Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
Experience with rostering, stock control and food costs.
A passion for developing, supporting and motivating your team.
Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen compliance.
A hands-on, reliable and positive approach.
Relevant cookery qualifications.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as required
Above all, you'll take pride in great food, great service and building a kitchen team that works well together.
Why Join Us?
Monthly meal allowance
Health & Lifestyle Rebate to support your wellbeing
Uniform supplied
Work shoe reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Ability to commute/relocate:
Tuncurry NSW ****: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Experience:
Head Chef: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:
Australia (Preferred)
Work Location: In person

📌 Head Chef - Tuncurry Beach Bowling Club (New South Wales)
🏢 Tuncurry Beach Bowling Club
📍 New South Wales