About the role

Q Barbeque is looking for an experienced, energetic and passionate Head Chef to take the lead in the Mulgrave kitchen. You'll have ownership of the day-to-day operation of the kitchen in a busy American-style BBQ restaurant built around smoked meats, big flavours, outstanding food and great hospitality.

Key responsibilities
Leading, training and developing the kitchen team
Creating a robust, positive kitchen culture and setting standards
Running busy services efficiently and working closely with restaurant management
Recruiting, hiring and managing kitchen staff rosters
Maintaining excellent food quality, consistency, portion sizes and presentation
Managing food costs, COGS, wastage and portion control
Ordering, stock management and supplier management
Food safety, hygiene, HACCP procedures and kitchen cleanliness
Equipment care and maintenance
Contributing ideas and working with management on menu development

About you
A strong chef with genuine drive and passion for hospitality
A great leader who leads from the front and isn't afraid to get hands dirty




Someone who puts the team first and helps people improve
Able to stay calm and lead confidently during busy services
Takes pride in consistency, presentation and food quality
Understands the numbers behind running a successful kitchen
Can identify problems and fix them
Wants to grow with the business rather than simply clock in and out

About us

Q Barbeque is a busy American-style BBQ restaurant built around smoked meats, big flavours, great food and great hospitality. We're actively involved in growing the business and looking for someone who can make the kitchen better, develop the team and contribute ideas.

Benefits
Market-competitive salary based on experience
Full-time, stable position
Busy, established restaurant
Opportunity to have real input into the kitchen and menu
Supportive ownership and management
Chance for career progression as the business grows
Employer sponsorship may be available for the right candidate, subject to eligibility and performance

📌 Head Chef Mulgrave Q Barbeque
🏢 Q Barbeque
📍 Mulgrave