Job Description

Executive Chef (Demonstrator Chef) | Teneriffe, Brisbane

- Join a well-established business specialising in interactive cooking classes and catering
- Full-time leadership chance

- Varied role overseeing kitchen operations, developing menus and leading a team of chefs and kitchen hands
- Lead interactive cooking classes each week, sharing your passion for food with enthusiastic customers
- Play a key role in shaping positive team culture and supporting business development

About the Company

Competitive Advantage HRM & Recruitment is hiring on behalf of our client.

Our client operates two well-established and complementary businesses based in Teneriffe, Brisbane, specialising in interactive cooking classes, corporate events and professional catering services.

Their cooking school offers a unique and engaging hospitality experience, bringing people together through hands-on cooking classes where guests are guided by experienced chefs through a menu they prepare themselves, before sitting down to enjoy their creations. They also host corporate team-building events, offering the same fun and interactive experience for larger groups in a corporate setting.

Alongside the cooking school, the business provides a diverse range of on-site and off-site catering services, from private gatherings to larger events and celebrations, with a focus on quality food and excellent service.

They are now seeking an experienced Executive Chef to join their team on a full-time basis, offering a varied and hands-on leadership opportunity across two complementary businesses operating from the same premises in Teneriffe.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will have top-level responsibility for leading the kitchen team, overseeing day-to-day operations, developing menus and delivering interactive cooking classes, while also supporting catering operations and business development initiatives.

This is much more than a traditional Executive Chef position. While you will remain actively involved in hands-on cooking responsibilities, a significant part of your role will focus on leading and developing the kitchen team, establishing clear expectations, and help building a positive, motivated and engaged team culture.





You will lead an established team comprising five casual chefs, one catering chef and several kitchen hands, providing guidance and support while encouraging collaboration and accountability across the kitchen.

You will also play an active role across the cooking school experiences, personally leading approximately 4–6 cooking classes per week. These classes typically run for 2–3 hours and are generally held during evenings and weekends, while catering operations usually take place during the day.

Beyond your kitchen leadership and cooking class responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to lead the development of new menus, refresh existing classes, work alongside the Catering Manager, and support the Managing Director with business development initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

- Lead and manage the kitchen team, particularly the chefs, providing clear direction, guidance and support
- Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, including ordering and supplies
- Work closely with the Managing Director to help build a positive, collaborative and high-performing kitchen culture where people feel supported, valued and motivated
- Lead the development of current menus and refresh existing cooking classes
- Personally deliver interactive cooking classes, demonstrating cooking techniques and hosting participants throughout their experience
- Work alongside the Catering Manager and support catering operations
- Support the Managing Director with business development initiatives
- Undertake general administration associated with kitchen operations

About You

We are looking for experienced and passionate chef who combines strong leadership skills with culinary creativity, excellent communication and a genuine enjoyment of sharing your knowledge and passion for food with others.





You understand that successful kitchen management is about more than producing great food. You are confident leading a team, comfortable having difficult conversations when required and passionate about creating a workplace where people enjoy coming to work and are motivated to perform.

You also enjoy engaging with customers and have the personality and communication skills to deliver quality interactive cooking experiences.

The ideal candidate will bring:

- Proven experience in a senior chef or kitchen leadership role, ideally in a Executive Chef, Head Chef or similar leadership position
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate, support and develop a team
- Confident in demonstrating cooking techniques, engaging with groups and leading interactive cooking classes
- Experience in menu development, with a creative approach to food and cooking
- Strong organisational skills and experience managing kitchen operations, ordering and supplies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A proactive attitude and the ability to manage competing priorities
- A genuine passion for food, hospitality and delivering memorable customer experiences.

Highly regarded:

- Experience delivering cooking classes, culinary workshops or cooking demonstrations
- Experience in catering, corporate events or functions
- Experience managing multiple kitchen operations or business units
- Experience in supporting business development or operational improvements
- Relevant culinary qualifications

What's On Offer

- Full-time leadership opportunity with genuine scope to influence team culture and contribute to the business
- Varied and hands-on role combining leadership, interactive cooking classes and creative menu development
- Opportunity to lead an established team of chefs and kitchen hands
- Creative involvement in developing new menus, cooking classes and hospitality experiences
- Chance to work closely with the Managing Director and contribute to business development initiatives

Recruitment Process

The recruitment process is managed by the experienced team at Competitive Advantage HRM & Recruitment, who will handle candidate assessment and introduction of suitable candidates directly to the company.

📌 Executive Chef (Brisbane)
🏢 Competitive Advantage HRM & Recruitment
📍 Brisbane