Head Chef

Hospitality · Edge Hill, Cairns & Far North QLD, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr

Head Chef needed for a growing boutique hospitality venue in Queensland. This is not a standard kitchen job: the business wants a chef who combines technical skill, creative thinking and firm leadership to shape the next stage of a successful food operation.

You will take responsibility for the kitchen team and daily operations, with real input into menus, specials and food quality. Your professional experience will be central, and the role offers the chance to build your reputation as the venue grows. Make sure everything in your application is accurate, and never send money to anyone promising to secure a job for you.

Key Responsibilities

Uphold HACCP and workplace food safety standards
Lead the kitchen through lunch and dinner service
Set the example for the team during busy service
Build and maintain an engaging seasonal menu
Come up with specials
Help plan event and function menus
Supervise kitchen standards in every trading period
Lead and develop the kitchen staff
Coordinate food preparation each day
Deliver consistent quality and presentation
Handle kitchen ordering
Manage stock rotation and inventory
Control food costs and cut down wastage
Draw up practical kitchen rosters
Work closely with management on the culinary direction

Requirements & Eligibility

Available to work Wednesday to Sunday
Comfortable with weekend work
Comfortable with busy service periods
Strong Head Chef background, or an experienced Sous Chef looking for a leadership position
Cert III/IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
Strong experience in menu development
Proven ability to manage a busy commercial kitchen
Proven leadership of kitchen teams
Strong knowledge of food costing
Strong knowledge of stock management
Excellent grasp of food safety procedures
A creative approach to modern Mediterranean-inspired food is advantageous
Strong communication and organisational skills

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