Job Description

This Is More Than a Head Chef Role — It's Your Chance to Create Something Extraordinary

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An exciting new chapter is unfolding at Tingalpa Hotel, and we're looking for a talented, passionate Head Chef to lead the culinary vision of one of Brisbane's most anticipated venue transformations.

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With a major redevelopment underway, this is your opportunity to shape a kitchen from the ground up and bring a new dining destination to life, featuring:

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- A brand-new themed dining experience
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- A brand new state-of-the-art kitchen designed to service 750+ patrons
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- The freedom to influence menus, kitchen culture, systems, and standards
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If you've ever dreamed of building a food offering that people talk about, creating a team that thrives, and leaving your mark on a flagship venue, this is that chance. Starting from $90,000 per annum, commensurate with experience.

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Why This Role Stands Out

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- Build your kitchen team and culture from the ground up
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- Work with modern equipment in a purpose-built kitchen
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- Strong salary package + performance incentives
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- Career progression within a growing Queensland hospitality group
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- Supportive leadership that genuinely backs great ideas
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The Opportunity

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As Head Chef, you'll be at the centre of a transformative project, responsible for delivering an exceptional food experience while leading a high-performing kitchen team.

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Your impact will include:

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- Recruiting, developing and mentoring a passionate kitchen brigade
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- Creating a positive and high-performance kitchen culture
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- Managing food costs, labour budgets and inventory controls
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- Maintaining exceptional food quality, presentation and consistency
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- Ensuring compliance with food safety and workplace health standards
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- Collaborating with venue leadership to drive innovation and commercial success
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Who We're Looking For

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You're a driven culinary leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and loves the challenge of building something special.

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You'll bring:

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- Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume venue
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- Strong experience managing large kitchen operations and teams
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- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop others
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- A solid understanding of food cost management, rostering and kitchen financials
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- A passion for quality, consistency and delivering memorable dining experiences
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- Creativity, innovation and a genuine love of hospitality
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- The ability to remain calm, organised and hands‐on during service
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About Hakfoort Group

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The Hakfoort Group is a well-established and growing name in Queensland hospitality.

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We're known for:

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- Investing in our people, venues and communities
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- Creating venues guests love to visit and teams love to work in
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- Supporting career growth and long-term development
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- Driving innovation while maintaining strong community connections
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- Building hospitality experiences that stand the test of time
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Ready to Create Your Legacy Kitchen?

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This isn't simply another Head Chef position.

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It's an opportunity to shape the food offering, lead a major kitchen operation, and play a key role in one of Brisbane's most exciting hospitality redevelopments.

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📌 HEAD CHEF - Tingalpa Hotel (Queensland)
🏢 Beek Qld
📍 Queensland