A Gold Coast hospitality group needs a Head Chef who can take charge of two neighbouring kitchens and keep both running to a high standard.
One venue is a busy grill house with an award to its name, cooking low-and-slow smoked meats, prime steaks and burgers; the other is a lounge with a ****s feel, a premium share-plate tapas menu and a steady calendar of private functions.
The employer wants a hands-on leader who reports to the Executive Chef, builds menus that hold their margin, runs a tight brigade and steps onto the pass when it gets busy.
Candidates who require visa sponsorship are welcome, and the group will support the right person through the process where applicable.
Employers hiring at this level read a CV for evidence, showing the volume you have cooked for, the cost targets you met and your formal cookery training.
Design menus for the grill house and the lounge, adding seasonal specials and new dishes without losing sight of cost
Direct and motivate the kitchen team of sous chefs, cooks and kitchen hands through training and feedback
Oversee all preparation and cooking, the grill and smoker included, and help on the line in rush periods
Make sure quality, flavour, presentation and portion size meet the standard on every plate
Uphold food safety,



hygiene and allergen requirements in a clean, orderly and secure kitchen
Look after inventory, purchasing, stock levels and storage so that waste stays low
Keep food and labour costs inside the budget and set rosters for lunch, dinner and late-night service
Organise functions, banquet menus and private events
Partner with front of house to keep service timely and follow industry trends and techniques
Proven experience in a Head Chef, Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager role
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, a culinary arts qualification or equivalent formal training
Background in high-volume, fast-paced kitchens and in functions and banquet catering
Highly desirable: experience with American-style BBQ, smoking and grilling premium steaks
A demonstrated track record of managing food and labour costs to budget
Strong knowledge of ordering systems, stock control and managing suppliers
Solid understanding of food safety and allergen management
Capable of working in a physically demanding environment, including long periods on your feet and lifting heavy items
Available for flexible hours covering evenings, weekends and public holidays
#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Head Chef (Gold Coast)
🏢 Employer Sponsored Jobs
📍 Gold Coast