- Competitive salary package with scope to make the role your own.
- Lead a busy pub kitchen with the freedom to contribute menu ideas and specials.
- Join an established venue with a strong team and long-term career potential.

About the Company

A busy pub in Rockhampton is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead its kitchen operations. The venue offers a lively dining environment, serving a steady flow of customers who value quality food and reliable service. This is an opportunity to join an established hospitality business and play a key role in maintaining kitchen standards and delivering a consistent dining experience.

About the Role

The Head Chef will oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen, leading the team through busy service periods while maintaining food quality, presentation and efficiency. The role involves menu development, stock control, food cost management and staff supervision. The successful candidate will take responsibility for kitchen performance, food safety and maintaining a well-organised,



productive working environment.

Your Skills and Experience

- Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a busy pub, bistro or similar hospitality venue.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to train, motivate and manage a kitchen team.
- Experience in menu planning, food preparation, stock control and food cost management.
- Sound knowledge of food safety standards, hygiene practices and kitchen procedures.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain consistent food quality during high-volume service.

Your Benefits and Rewards

- Competitive salary package based on experience.
- Opportunity to lead and develop an established kitchen team.
- Input into menu planning, daily specials and kitchen operations.
- Supportive working workplace within a busy hospitality venue.
- Opportunity for long-term career development in a leadership role.

📌 Head Chef (Rockhampton Regional)
🏢 Frontline Recruitment Group
📍 Rockhampton Regional