Executive Chef – New restaurant coming to Brisbane

Location: Fortitude Valley, QLD

Employment Type: Full-time

Opening: Late October / early November 2026

About Us

Opening in late October 2026, Kobe Steakland is set to become a standout new steakhouse in the heart of Brisbane’s vibrant James Street dining precinct.

Our philosophy is centred around exceptional food, refined hospitality, and an unforgettable dining experience. We pride ourselves on serving premium-quality steaks, expertly cooked to perfection, alongside an extensive selection of 5-star dishes designed to impress.

Complementing our dining experience is a sophisticated bar featuring an extensive whiskey collection, offering guests the prospect to explore an impressive range of beverages in an elegant and welcoming setting.

At Kobe Steakland, we are committed to delivering quality in every detail, from our carefully selected ingredients and expertly prepared dishes to our attentive service and stylish surroundings.

As we prepare to open our doors, we look forward to welcoming guests to a new destination for premium steaks, exceptional dining, and an elevated bar experience in Brisbane.

About the opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Executive Chef to lead the kitchen of an exciting new restaurant opening in the heart of the James Street restaurant market.

This is a unique opportunity to join our team from the beginning and play a key role in creating a classy, luxurious dining experience. You will have the creative freedom to help develop an exceptional menu, build a talented kitchen team,



and establish the culinary direction of our new venue.

About the role

As Executive Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations, maintaining exceptional food quality, and leading the team to deliver an outstanding dining experience for every guest.

Key responsibilities and expectations

- Lead and manage the kitchen team, including recruitment, training, mentoring, and ongoing development.
- Work closely with management to create a classy, luxurious, and high-quality restaurant menu.
- Bring strong culinary creativity and a passion for premium food and presentation.
- Demonstrate proven expertise working the grill, including cooking high-quality meats to a consistently exceptional standard.
- Have extensive knowledge and experience working with seafood, including preparation, cooking, and presentation.
- Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and smooth service.
- Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and kitchen cleanliness.
- Manage food costs, ordering, stock control, and minimising wastage.
- Lead by example during service and create a positive, skilled, and collaborative kitchen culture.
- Work closely with the front-of-house team to ensure a seamless guest experience.




- Develop and maintain recipes, kitchen procedures, and consistent plating standards.

About you To be successful in this role, you will have: Essential: Proven experience as an Executive Chef, Head Chef, or in a similar senior culinary leadership role.

Essential: Robust hands-on grill experience.

Essential: Demonstrated experience preparing and cooking seafood.

A passion for premium dining, menu development, and culinary excellence.

Proven experience recruiting, managing, and leading a kitchen team.

Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

The ability to remain calm and perform under pressure during busy service.

A hands-on approach and commitment to maintaining high standards.

What we offer The opportunity to be part of an exciting new restaurant opening in the heart of the James St restaurant market.

A key role in shaping the menu, kitchen culture, and overall dining experience from the ground up.

Creative input into a premium and luxurious restaurant concept.

The opportunity to build and lead your own kitchen team.

A supportive and professional working environment.

Full time position available for the right candidate.

If you are an experienced culinary leader ready to make your mark on a new luxury dining destination, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you would be the perfect fit for this exciting opportunity.

Pay: $79,940.61 – $141,567.19 per year

Benefits

- Salary packaging

Work Location: In person

📌 Executive Chef (Fortitude Valley)
🏢 Kobe Steakland
📍 Fortitude Valley