Job Description
The Heritage Hotel of Gladstone – South West Rocks NSW
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Head Chef | Senior Sous Chef | Sous Chef
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Join High Tide Hospitality – Build Your Career on the NSW Mid North Coast
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High Tide Hospitality is a proudly family-owned hospitality group operating four unique venues across the stunning NSW Mid North Coast.
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We're looking for experienced Head Chefs, Senior Sous Chefs and Sous Chefs who are passionate about great food, robust leadership and building exceptional kitchen teams.
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Whether you're an experienced Head Chef looking for your next challenge or an ambitious Sous Chef ready to step into a leadership role, we offer genuine career progression within a growing hospitality group.
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This is more than just another chef position—it's an opportunity to join a business that invests in its people, values long-term careers and is continually evolving.
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About High Tide Hospitality
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Our venues include:
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The Heritage Hotel – Gladstone
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Riverside Tavern – South West Rocks
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The Riverview Hotel – Smithtown
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The Stables – Gladstone, one of the Mid North Coast's premier wedding and events venues
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Each venue has its own identity, customer base and style of service, providing our chefs with diverse experience while remaining within one supportive organisation.
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From busy bistro service and premium functions through to modern pub dining and events, no two days are the same.
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Why Join High Tide Hospitality?
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Genuine career progression within an expanding hospitality group.
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Work alongside passionate, hands-on owners who are actively involved in the business.
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Be supported by an experienced Group Executive Chef and collaborative leadership team.
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Diverse venues offering opportunities to broaden your experience.
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Influence menus, systems and kitchen culture.
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Modern kitchens with a focus on continuous improvement.
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Long-term job security with a respected family-owned business.
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Competitive salary packages based on experience.
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Relocation assistance available for the right candidate.
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Where Could Your Career Take You?
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One of the biggest advantages of joining High Tide Hospitality is the opportunity to continue growing your career without needing to leave the business.
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As our group continues to grow, so do the opportunities.
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Career pathways may include:
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Sous Chef → Senior Sous Chef
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Senior Sous Chef → Head Chef
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Head Chef → Multi-Venue Leadership
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Multi-Venue Leadership → Group Executive Chef
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Involvement in new venue acquisitions, kitchen design and menu development
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Mentoring apprentices and developing future kitchen leaders
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We believe promoting from within is the best way to build strong teams, and we're committed to helping our people reach their potential.
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The Lifestyle
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Imagine finishing work and being just minutes from some of Australia's most beautiful beaches, rivers and national parks.
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The NSW Mid North Coast offers an incredible lifestyle with:
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Beautiful beaches and coastal living
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Fishing, boating and outdoor adventures
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National parks and mountain bike trails
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Great schools and welcoming communities
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Affordable housing compared with major cities
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A genuine work-life balance
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It's a place where you can build an outstanding hospitality career while enjoying everything the Mid North Coast has to offer.
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About You
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You'll bring:
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Experience as a Head Chef, Senior Sous Chef or Sous Chef.
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Strong leadership and communication skills.
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Passion for producing quality, consistent food.
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Experience managing food costs, labour and kitchen performance.
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High standards of food safety and kitchen organisation.
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A positive attitude and a commitment to developing your team.
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Pride in creating exceptional dining experiences.
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Join Our Team
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At High Tide Hospitality, we're building more than great venues—we're building careers.

📌 Head Chef & Sous Chef (New South Wales)
🏢 The Heritage Hotel of Gladstone
📍 New South Wales