Lead the kitchen of one of Yeppoon’s most iconic waterfront venues.

The Strand Hotel has been part of the Yeppoon community for more than 60 years. Located opposite the beautiful Keppel Bay, The Strand is a busy oceanfront venue offering all-day dining, pub classics, local favourites, live music, functions, sporting events and a lively weekend atmosphere.

We’re looking for an experienced Head Chef to take ownership of the kitchen and lead the team into its next chapter.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a calm, resilient chef who can stay composed under pressure, build a robust team culture and consistently deliver quality food in a busy pub environment.

About the role
Lead, mentor and develop the kitchen team
Take ownership of daily kitchen operations and service standards
Deliver a quality menu of pub classics, local favourites and functions
Maintain consistency, presentation and portion control
Manage ordering, stock control, food costs and kitchen budgets
Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and workplace standards
Work closely with the Venue Manager and leadership team
Recruit, train and support a high-performing kitchen team
Create a positive, respectful and accountable kitchen culture





About you

We’re looking for someone who is:
An experienced Head Chef or Sous Chef ready to take the next step
Calm and organised during busy services
Resilient and solutions-focused
A confident and supportive people leader
Experienced in high-volume pub, club, hotel or similar venues
Strong across food quality, cost control and kitchen operations
Hands-on and willing to lead from the front
Passionate about developing a team and delivering great experiences
Available to work across a busy seven-day operation

Why join The Strand?
Market-competitive salary + annual bonus of up to $20K paid quarterly
Staff discounts across 240+ venues in Australia & NZ
Lead the kitchen of a well-known oceanfront venue
Work in a beautiful coastal location in Yeppoon
Join a supportive venue and leadership team
Chance to make your mark on the kitchen operation
Access to career development across Australian Venue Co.

If you’re a steady, capable and people-focused chef looking for your next leadership opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join The Strand Hotel Yeppoon.

📌 Head Chef The Strand Yeppoon
🏢 Australian Venue
📍 Yeppoon