We are excited to work with this client and present this opportunity, for a high-performing Head Chef to step into an Executive Chef–level leadership role within one of North Queensland’s most dynamic waterfront hospitality venues.

This large-format venue operates across multiple dining environments including a premium pub-style restaurant, beer garden and waterfront dining space, delivering high-volume service.

The food offering centres around premium pub-gastro dining, with strong pizza, seafood and steak programs supported by a Mediterranean-style share menu in an additional dining space.

This role is designed for a hands-on Head Chef who wants to take the next step into broader leadership, taking ownership of kitchen systems, brigade structure and commercial performance across a large-scale operation.

The Role

Reporting directly to ownership and GM, you will oversee the full kitchen operation and lead a brigade of approximately 20 chefs.

Key responsibilities include:

Full ownership of menu design, engineering and GP performance
Leading and mentoring a large, multi-skilled brigade
Driving consistency across high volume peak services
Improving kitchen flow, prep systems and service efficiency
Supplier management and food cost discipline
Development of event and function menus
Creating structure, accountability and culture within the brigade

This is a highly operational role, with the successful candidate leading from the pass and remaining heavily involved in service.

The Ideal Candidate

This role is ideally suited to a current Head Chef ready to step into an Exec Chef position within a large hospitality operation.

You will likely bring:

Proven Head Chef experience within a high-volume pub, club or multi-outlet venue
Experience managing large services (400+ covers)
Strong understanding of pizza programs (wood-fired / sourdough preferred)
Solid commercial capability including food cost, labour and supplier management
Confidence leading and developing larger brigades

Chefs from major pub groups or high-volume hospitality venues will be highly regarded.

The Opportunity

Step from Head Chef into an Executive Chef–level leadership role
Lead a large-scale waterfront venue
Work closely with ownership on food direction and commercial performance
Competitive senior salary package + relocation support
Strong long-term opportunity within a growing regional hospitality market

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