Job Description

Head Chef – Catering Kitchen

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Miami Fish Market | Gold Coast | Full Time

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Miami Fish Market is seeking a qualified, organised and commercially minded Head Chef to lead our growing "Catering and Take Home Meals" kitchen.

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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.

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The Role

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This is a hands-on Head Chef position responsible for:

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- Leading the daily preparation and production of catering and take-home meals
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- Developing new menu items, recipes and seasonal specials
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- Producing premium seafood dishes to consistent quality standards
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- Completing recipe and menu costings to ensure dishes meet quality, margin and pricing targets
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- Managing ordering, stock levels, portion control and food wastage
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- Planning production around retail demand, catering orders and peak periods
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- Identifying opportunities to utilise seasonal and surplus ingredients profitably
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- Maintaining food safety, storage, cleanliness and compliance standards
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- Coordinating kitchen workflow and supervising team members
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- Preparing food for functions, catering orders and higher-volume production
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- Working closely with management to grow the commercial performance of the division
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About You

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The ideal candidate will have:

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- Formal qualifications in Commercial Cookery or Kitchen Management
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- Experience in a quick-paced restaurant,



hotel or commercial kitchen
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- Experience preparing seafood and working across a diverse menu
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- Strong ordering, stock-control and production-planning skills
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- Experience with functions, banqueting or high-volume food preparation
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- Knowledge of international cuisines, particularly European and Asian flavours
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- Strong numerical skills and an understanding of recipe costing, food margins and cost control
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- A commercial mindset and the ability to balance premium quality with profitability
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- Excellent organisation, communication and time-management skills
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- The confidence and ambition to take ownership of a growing kitchen
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Qualifications or experience in finance, business or commercial management will be highly regarded.

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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.

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This is a full-time role and may include evening, weekend and public-holiday work.

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About Miami Fish Market

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Miami 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.

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We are known for our exceptional produce, specialist knowledge and uncompromising commitment to quality.

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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.

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📌 Head Chef - Catering Kitchen (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Miami fish market
📍 City of Gold Coast