Lead the kitchen at one of North Brisbane’s best food pubs

The Royal Hotel Nundah is looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead its kitchen and take the food offering into its next chapter.

A busy, high-end local pub with a pizza oven, the Royal also has a large function space, Royal Quarters and hosts live events throughout the year. It’s a varied operation with plenty happening across the bistro, functions and events.

About the role
Lead, coach and develop the existing kitchen team
Set transparent standards for food quality, presentation and service
Oversee daily kitchen operations, including ordering, stock control and food safety
Manage food costs, wages and kitchen performance
Deliver a consistent menu across pub dining, pizza and functions
Build a positive, accountable team culture and support the kitchen’s ongoing development

About you
At least 2–3 years’ experience as a Head Chef in a venue of similar size and pace




A strong all-rounder with broad kitchen knowledge and solid technical skills
Confident leading, training and developing a team
Commercially minded, with experience managing food costs and wages
Passionate, driven and able to bring energy to the kitchen
Comfortable balancing busy pub service with functions and live events

Why join us?
Market-market-competitive salary + annual bonus of up to $20K paid quarterly
Staff discounts across 240+ venues in Australia & NZ
Lead the kitchen at a well-established Nundah local
Work across a varied food offering and large function space
Access career development opportunities across the group

If you’re ready to lead a busy kitchen and build on the Royal’s robust food reputation, apply now.

📌 Head Chef Royal Hotel Nundah
🏢 QUEENSLAND VENUE
📍 Nundah