HEAD CHEF | MAYA MEXICAN | ICONIC BRISBANE ROOFTOP

Coats Group

Brisbane QLD

Chefs/Cooks (Hospitality & Tourism)

Full Time

Lead One of Brisbane's Most Iconic Rooftop Kitchens

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced and passionate

Head Chef

to lead the kitchen at

MAYA Mexican .

Perched above Fortitude Valley with breathtaking 270-degree views of the Brisbane CBD, Story Bridge and New Farm, MAYA has established itself as one of Brisbane's premier dining destinations. Combining vibrant Mexican flavours with premium Australian produce, our menu draws inspiration from the coastal regions of

Baja California, Yucatán and Tulum , delivering a modern dining experience built around sharing, quality and exceptional hospitality.

As Head Chef, you will take full ownership of the kitchen, leading a talented brigade while driving culinary excellence, operational efficiency and team development. This is an outstanding opportunity for a passionate leader looking to make their mark with one of Brisbane's leading hospitality groups.

About the Role As Head Chef, you will be responsible for the overall management of the kitchen, including:

Leading, inspiring and developing the kitchen team

Delivering exceptional food quality, consistency and presentation

Creating and developing seasonal menus in line with the MAYA concept

Managing food costs, labour budgets and kitchen profitability

Ordering, stock control and inventory management

Maintaining accurate recipe costing and portion control





Driving innovation while maintaining brand standards

Ensuring all food safety, HACCP and workplace health and safety standards are met

Training and mentoring chefs

Curating a positive, professional and high-performing kitchen culture

Working closely with the Venue Manager and senior leadership team to achieve business objectives

Maintaining equipment and ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently at all times

About You To be successful in this role you will have:

Previous experience as a Head Chef

A proven ability to lead high-performing kitchen teams

Strong financial acumen with experience managing food costs and labour budgets

Excellent organisational and communication skills

A passion for developing people and building positive team culture

The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality

Sound knowledge of HACCP, food safety and compliance

Full Australian working rights

Experience with Mexican or Latin American cuisine is highly regarded.

What We Offer

Lead one of Brisbane's most recognised rooftop dining destinations

Chance to shape the culinary direction of MAYA

Competitive salary package based on experience

Staff discounts across all Coats Group venues

If you're an ambitious and creative culinary leader ready to take ownership of an iconic Brisbane venue, we'd love to hear from you.

Only applicants with the appropriate skills and experience will be contacted.

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📌 HEAD CHEF | MAYA MEXICAN (Brisbane)
🏢 MAYA MEXICAN
📍 Brisbane