As the Head Chef, you will lead our busy and dynamic kitchen operation in our award-winning Café.
This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing all kitchen café operations, delivering high-quality food offerings, maintaining exceptional food safety standards, and driving a positive and high-performing kitchen culture.
You will play a key role in menu development, team leadership, cost control, and ensuring a consistently outstanding guest experience.
About the role
As the Head Chef, you will lead our busy and dynamic kitchen operation in our award-winning Café.
This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing all kitchen café operations, delivering high-quality food offerings, maintaining exceptional food safety standards, and driving a positive and high-performing kitchen culture.
You will play a key role in menu development, team leadership, cost control, and ensuring a consistently outstanding guest experience.
What's in it for you?
We believe great people deserve great conditions.
When you join our team, you'll enjoy:
PRIDE Incentive Program
Career progression opportunities
Extensive training and development
Secure, ongoing employment
Supportive and professional management team
Free meals and soft drinks while on shift
Free onsite parking
35% staff dining discount on days off
Key responsibilities
Leading, mentoring and developing the kitchen team
Managing daily kitchen operations to ensure efficient and effective service delivery
Planning, developing and implementing menus and seasonal specials
Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency
Managing food costs, stock control,



ordering and supplier relationships
Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements
Rostering and managing kitchen labour costs in line with business objectives
Training and coaching team members to support performance and career development
Monitoring kitchen equipment and coordinating maintenance requirementsWorking collaboratively with management to achieve operational and financial targets
About you
Previous experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef or Senior Chef in a high-volume hospitality venue
Strong leadership, communication and people management skills
Passionate about delivering high-quality food and exceptional guest experiences
Strong understanding of food safety legislation and compliance requirements
Strong organisational and time management skills
Experience with menu planning, stock control and cost management
Capable of leading a team in a fast-paced environment
Flexible and available to work a varied roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays
Relevant commercial cookery qualifications and food safety certifications
Benefits
A leadership role within a large and diverse hospitality operation
Competitive remuneration package
Opportunities for professional development and career progression
A supportive and collaborative management team
Staff benefits and discounts
The opportunity to influence menus, kitchen culture and operational excellence
If you're an experienced culinary leader who thrives in a fast-paced workplace and is passionate about developing teams and delivering exceptional food experiences, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Head Chef (Brisbane)
🏢 The Lion Richlands
📍 Brisbane