POSITION DESCRIPTION — HEAD CHEF

As Head Chef, you will lead the entire kitchen operation and be responsible for delivering exceptional food standards, consistent execution, and a high-performing team. You will drive menu development, maintain operational discipline, and work closely with venue leadership to create a kitchen environment defined by quality, efficiency, and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead all kitchen operations, ensuring smooth, efficient service across all meal periods.

Oversee and execute daily food preparation, maintaining consistency, portion control, and plating standards.

Manage ordering, supplier relationships, stock rotation, and food cost controls to meet financial and operational targets.

Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, organisation, and food safety compliance, ensuring all logs, procedures, and systems are upheld.

Develop, test, and implement seasonal menu items and specials, showcasing creativity aligned with the venue’s identity.

Train, mentor, and manage junior chefs and kitchen staff, building skill, confidence, and a strong kitchen culture.

Implement and refine kitchen systems and workflows, driving efficiency and continuous improvement.

Collaborate closely with venue leadership and FOH management to ensure seamless communication,



service flow, and guest experience.

ABOUT YOU

5+ years’ experience in a Senior Chef or Head Chef role, with proven leadership capability

Deep passion for seasonal, produce-driven cooking and refined lunch/dinner dishes

Calm, composed, and solutions-focused in high-pressure environments

Confident leading the kitchen, managing service flow, and maintaining standards

Holds (or is willing to obtain) a Food Safety Supervisor certificate

Strong communicator who builds trust, respect, and collaboration across the team

Organised, reliable, and committed to developing both the venue and the people within it

Available for a mix of daytime and evening shifts, including weekends

WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN A stable full-time role with 4–5 consecutive rostered days

Genuine work/life balance

Access to premium, ethically sourced ingredients

Mentorship from an Executive Chef who values growth

Opportunity to step into a defining role in a fast-growing kitchen

Work in one of Australia's most desirable locations with a high-energy, positive team

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Advantages

- Free drinks
- Free food

Work Location: In person

📌 Head Chef/Chef (Noosa Heads)
🏢 River Haus Investments
📍 Noosa Heads