Lead from the front.
Build a great team.
Make your mark.Runaway Bay Tavern is looking for an experienced, hands-on Head Chef to lead our kitchen team at our newly renovated venue on the Gold Coast.This is a great opportunity for a strong leader who enjoys a busy pub environment, takes pride in their food and knows how to balance great service with robust kitchen performance.About the roleYou'll take ownership of day-to-day kitchen operations, leading by example and responding quickly to customer demand and weekly trading needs.
You'll need to be commercially minded, organised and ready to get hands-on when things get busy.Your responsibilities will include:Leading, training and developing the kitchen teamBeing hands-on during service and setting the standard for the teamManaging labour costs and rosteringResponding quickly to customer demand and weekly trading needsManaging food costs, ordering, stock control and wastageMaintaining food quality, presentation and consistencyEnsuring food safety,



hygiene and kitchen standards are maintainedCreating a positive team culture built on accountability, teamwork and a can-do attitudeWhat we're looking for4+ years' experience as a Head Chef in a busy kitchenStrong leadership skills and a hands-on approachExperience managing labour and food costsA can-do attitude and the ability to think on your feetSomeone reliable who leads by example and brings out the best in their teamWhy join us?
Competitive salary + annual bonus of up to $20K paid quarterlyA newly renovated kitchen and venueA great kitchen team with training and support providedStaff discounts across 240+ Australian Venue Co. venuesCareer development opportunities across the groupIf you're a hands-on leader who knows how to run a busy kitchen and drive results, we'd love to hear from you!

📌 Head Chef | Runaway Bay Tavern (Queensland)
🏢 Australian Venue
📍 Queensland