Experienced Lead Chef - Could This Be Your Dream Job? LIFE & FAMILY FRIENDLY! HEAD CHEF - Could This Be Your Dream Job? LIFE & FAMILY FRIENDLY!!! All Day Shifts, No Split Shifts, NO SUNDAYS, NO PUBLIC HOLIDAYS About the role We invite an accomplished Head Chef or a highly experienced Senior Sous Chef with the ability and ambition to step into your first Head Chef position. to apply for this dream position at Room with Roses.

You will lead the kitchen team in a nationally awarded iconic, long established and successful restaurant in a prestigious CBD location.

Our 100+ seat establishment provides the highest quality environment, service and on-premises made food and beverages.

We pride ourselves on a positive and friendly culture which demonstrates a powerful work ethic.

Your professional standards and presentation will match ours and assist in developing further excellence.

Your proven capacity to continue and help build on our successful formula, whilst working closely and flexibly with the owner and restaurant manager, will distinguish your application.

Your responsibilities will include:

About the role The Head Chef will be responsible for kitchen operations, food quality and presentation, staff leadership, food safety, stock management and ensuring every service and event is delivered to the highest culinary standard.

Key responsibilities

Lead, manage and mentor the small kitchen team, including chefs, cooks and kitchen hands

Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality menus for functions, outside catering and events

Ensure all meals are consistently presented, portioned and prepared to a high standard

Coordinate kitchen operations and food preparation according to event schedules

Manage food ordering, stock levels, storage and minimise food wastage





Cost all menu items and monitor food costs and maintain agreed food cost percentages

Ensure consistent compliance with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements

Maintain a clean, organised and professional kitchen setting

Coordinate with the owner and restaurant manager team to ensure smooth event operations

About you

An easy-going personality

Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery

Minimum 2 years' experience as a Chef, with previous Head Chef or Sous Chef experience preferred

Commercial kitchen and high-volume catering experience

Experience working in functions and / events is highly desirable

Ability and willingness to work to a proven and successful formula

Strong leadership and team-management skills

Excellent knowledge of food preparation, presentation and kitchen operations

Strong understanding and application of food safety and HACCP principles

Excellent organisation and time-management skills

Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure

Strong communication and teamwork skills including training new staff and ongoing career development of existing staff

Proven complaint resolution skills

Ability to manage food costs, stock control and kitchen budget

Ability to work Saturdays and school holidays essential and not negotiable (venue closed for Easter, Christmas and New Year public holidays)

About us Room with Roses is a premium High Tea and restaurant destination offering a variety of day to day menus, functions, special events and weddings,

Opportunity to lead the kitchen at a premium destination

Variety of functions, outside caterings and special events

Opportunity to assist in developing menus and contribute creatively to the Room with Roses food experience

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📌 Lead Chef (Brisbane)
🏢 Room With Roses Cafe
📍 Brisbane