Green Zebra Restaurant & Bar – Parrearra QLD
Head Chef – Green Zebra Restaurant
Location:
Parrearra, Sunshine Coast
Salary:
$90,000 - $100,000
Green Zebra Restaurant & Bar is looking for an experienced and passionate
Head Chef
to lead our kitchen team.
Located on the waterfront at Parrearra on the Sunshine Coast, Green Zebra is a busy modern Australian restaurant offering quality dining in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
This is a hands-on leadership role for a chef who enjoys being on the pass, leading from the front, and taking ownership of the kitchen. Working closely with the management team, you'll have the opportunity to bring your ideas to the menu while maintaining consistency, quality, and strong kitchen standards.
What's on offer:
Competitive salaries: $90,000 - $100,000 depending on role + regular reviews
Work with premium, seasonal produce and Mediterranean-inspired menus
Opportunities to step up into more senior roles
Supportive management team and great workplace culture
Regular salary reviews and long-term career growth
Family and friends discounts
Performance bonuses
What We're Looking For
Qualified and experienced chef with strong kitchen leadership skills
Previous experience as a
Head Chef
in a high-volume 200+ seat venue
Strong understanding of food costing, stock control, and kitchen operations
Proven ability to lead, train, and motivate a kitchen team
Experience with rostering, ordering, recruitment, and team development




Creative approach to menu development with a strong focus on quality and consistency
Calm, organised, and professional under pressure
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Good understanding of food safety, WHS, and kitchen compliance
Someone who takes pride in creating a positive and respectful kitchen culture
Key Responsibilities
Lead the kitchen team through busy services
Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation
Develop and refresh menus with seasonal creativity
Manage food costs, ordering, stock control, and minimise wastage
Recruit, train, and develop kitchen team members
Manage kitchen rosters and labour costs
Maintain food safety, WHS, and operational standards
Work closely with management on functions, events, and day-to-day operations
Build a positive, collaborative, and accountable kitchen culture
Why Join Green Zebra?
Work in a beautiful
waterfront restaurant on the Sunshine Coast
Join an established and growing hospitality venue
Opportunity to have genuine input into the menu and kitchen direction
Supportive management team
Hands-on role with creative freedom
Solid focus on quality, consistency, and team culture
Competitive salary based on experience
Opportunity for long-term growth within the business
We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running. If you're a chef who loves good food, a great team, and a kitchen where you can make your mark, we'd love to hear from you!
Full Australian working rights required. Sponsorship only available for proven candidate.
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