Chef - Head
Frontline Recruitment · Mackay QLD 4740, QLD
Chef - Head at Frontline Recruitment, based in Mackay QLD 4740, QLD. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Mackay QLD 4740, QLD
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 12 hours ago
- Closes
- 31 Oct 2026
- Sector
- Chef
Reference 1148277
About the role
About the Company:
Our client is a well-established hospitality business operating a large, fast-paced venue with a strong focus on food, guest experience, and team culture. With a commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement, they offer a supportive environment where leaders are empowered to make an impact and drive results.
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Head Chef to take ownership of a busy food operation encompassing à la carte dining, functions, events, and day-to-day service. This hands-on leadership role will see you managing kitchen performance, mentoring your team, maintaining exceptional food standards, and ensuring financial targets are achieved.
Working closely with venue leadership, you will play a key role in menu execution, team development, cost control, and creating a positive kitchen culture that delivers outstanding guest experiences.
Your Skills and Experience:
• Proven experience as a Head Chef within a high-volume hospitality venue
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop kitchen teams
• Excellent understanding of food cost management, labour control, and budgeting
• Sound knowledge of food safety, compliance, and workplace health standards
• Highly organised with the ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Your Benefits and Rewards:
• Attractive salary package with long-term career stability
• Opportunity to lead an established and busy kitchen operation
• Supportive management team and collaborative workplace culture
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
• Autonomy to make your mark and influence kitchen performance and standards
Our client is a well-established hospitality business operating a large, fast-paced venue with a strong focus on food, guest experience, and team culture. With a commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement, they offer a supportive environment where leaders are empowered to make an impact and drive results.
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Head Chef to take ownership of a busy food operation encompassing à la carte dining, functions, events, and day-to-day service. This hands-on leadership role will see you managing kitchen performance, mentoring your team, maintaining exceptional food standards, and ensuring financial targets are achieved.
Working closely with venue leadership, you will play a key role in menu execution, team development, cost control, and creating a positive kitchen culture that delivers outstanding guest experiences.
Your Skills and Experience:
• Proven experience as a Head Chef within a high-volume hospitality venue
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop kitchen teams
• Excellent understanding of food cost management, labour control, and budgeting
• Sound knowledge of food safety, compliance, and workplace health standards
• Highly organised with the ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Your Benefits and Rewards:
• Attractive salary package with long-term career stability
• Opportunity to lead an established and busy kitchen operation
• Supportive management team and collaborative workplace culture
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
• Autonomy to make your mark and influence kitchen performance and standards
Reference: 1148277 · Posted 12 hours ago · Closes 31 Oct 2026 · Listed via Frontline Recruitment
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