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 strong 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
- Robust 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?

- 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
- Opportunity 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.

Australian Venue Co. promotes a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion through programs like AVC Pride for LGBTQIA+ support, Her Hospo for empowering women, and a First Nations Committee for reconciliation. We are committed to growing our understanding and engagement in diversity, equity and inclusion to build a more inclusive industry.

At AVC, we turn hospo jobs into careers! Join our team & get access to our AdVanCe Career Pathways program, our in‑house development program that is tailored to the hospitality industry. If your next step is to become a Duty Manager, Assistant Venue Manager or Venue Manager, we can support you on your career journey.

Make your career one to remember at Aus Venue Co. The work you do will directly impact everyone of our customers and our aim is to ensure our employees are provided with the support and knowledge to exceed our customers’ expectations.

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📌 Head Chef | The Strand (Yeppoon)
🏢 Open Door Pub Co.
📍 Yeppoon