About the Company:
This successful venue has built a reputation as a favorite among locals and visitors alike. With a focus on quality food, excellent service and a welcoming atmosphere, the business continues to grow and invest in both its people and operations. The venue offers a diverse food offering, catering to families, corporate guests, functions and everyday pub diners.

About the Role:
As Head Chef, you'll oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, quality, profitability and compliance. You'll lead and mentor a small kitchen team while driving menu development, cost control and operational excellence. This role requires a strong leader who can balance creativity with commercial performance and maintain high standards during busy service periods. This is a hands on role, where at times you will be working solo.

Your Skills and Experience:




Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a high-volume pub, hotel or bistro workplace
Strong leadership skills with experience training, mentoring and developing kitchen teams
Solid understanding of food cost control, labour management and stock management
Excellent knowledge of food safety, kitchen compliance and workplace health and safety standards
Passion for delivering quality food, effective service and exceptional guest experiences

Your Benefits and Rewards:
Market-competitive salary package based on experience
Supportive ownership team that values your expertise
Opportunity to put your stamp on menus and food operations
Stable, long-term career opportunity with a respected venue
Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate

📌 Head Chef Gladstone Central
🏢 Frontline Recruitment Group
📍 Gladstone Central