Job Description

At Lone Star Rib House, we pride ourselves on good old-fashioned hospitality with a smile, featuring impeccable food with "a taste that's bigger than Texas" and uniquely curated beverage menus.

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Lone Star Rib House is a high-volume Texan-themed food and beverage restaurant and is currently looking to recruit a full-time, experienced Kitchen Manager / Head Chef to become part of our team. This is a hands-on leadership position with full responsibility for the kitchen and its day-to-day operations, with room for future growth.

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The Kitchen Manager / Head Chef will control the kitchen but ultimately reports directly to the General Manager, who oversees the overall operation of the restaurant together with the CEO.

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Be part of our Lone Star family today!

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Bring your experience, organisation and passion for food, leadership and service.

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The Role

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Take full responsibility and control of the day-to-day kitchen operation.

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This is a 5-day-per-week role working across a flexible roster. Applicants must be available for night shifts and have strong weekend availability.

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Produce quality, hot meals plated as per Lone Star Rib House recipes and procedures. As a franchise, menu items and recipes cannot be altered without Head Office approval.

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Lead the kitchen team by example and maintain high standards throughout service.

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Manage kitchen staff, including training, development, performance and day-to-day direction.

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Manage kitchen rostering and labour to achieve required wage percentages.

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Manage kitchen ordering, stock levels, stock rotation, deliveries and order reconciliation.

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Monitor food costs and maintain required food cost percentages.

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Complete monthly stocktakes and investigate stock discrepancies.

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Maintain portion control and minimise food wastage.

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Maintain prep levels across all sections and ensure the kitchen is prepared for service.

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Take control of the kitchen during service, ensuring food is produced accurately, efficiently and to a consistently high standard.

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Ensure all food safety, hygiene, OH&S; and cleaning standards are maintained.

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Ensure staff are correctly trained in recipes, procedures, food safety and workplace health and safety requirements.

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Monitor and maintain kitchen equipment and report any maintenance issues.

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Communicate any issues relating to staffing, ordering, stock, food costs, wages, food safety or quality to the General Manager.

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Work closely with the General Manager on the overall performance and profitability of the restaurant.

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Handle kitchen-related customer complaints professionally and elevate to the General Manager where required.

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Assist the General Manager and wider team as required.

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Be versatile to work lunch, dinner and weekends.

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You Are

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An organised and experienced Kitchen Manager / Head Chef who wants to lead a team towards excellence in food quality and service.

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A confident leader who can take full control of the kitchen and lead by example.

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Passionate about food quality, presentation and consistency.

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Commercially minded with a strong understanding of food costs, wages, stock control and wastage.

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A leader who enjoys training,



mentoring and developing their team.

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A strong communicator who works well with the General Manager and wider team.

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A team player who is happy to assist where needed.

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What You Will Bring to the Role

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Strong communication and organisational skills.

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Strong work ethic and a positive "can-do" attitude.

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Proven experience managing a busy, high-volume kitchen.

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Experience with ordering, stocktakes, stock control and food cost management.

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Experience with kitchen rostering and labour/wage control.

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Experience managing, training and developing a medium to large kitchen team.

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Strong understanding of food safety and OH&S.;

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Ability to work under pressure and maintain standards during busy service.

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Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role.

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Trade Certificate / relevant qualifications will be highly regarded.

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Char-grill experience is essential.

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What's in It for You?

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- A foot in the door with a national franchise with restaurants across the country.
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- Full responsibility and control of the kitchen operation.
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- Staff meals on split shifts.
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- Training and support.
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- Opportunity for future growth.
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- Free parking.
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Employer Questions

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How many years of experience do you have as a Chef / Head Chef / Kitchen Manager?

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Do you have experience managing food cost percentages?

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Do you have experience managing kitchen wage/labour percentages?

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Do you have experience with ordering, stocktakes and stock control?

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Do you have experience rostering and managing kitchen staff?

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Do you hold a current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate?

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Do you have Char-grill experience?

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Do you hold a relevant trade qualification?

📌 Head Chef (Townsville)
🏢 Lone Star Rib House
📍 Townsville