Head Chef

The Company
Our client is a vibrant coastal Italian restaurant located on Manly's Esplanade, bringing together relaxed dining, quality Italian cuisine and a strong connection to the local community. With a focus on fresh produce, authentic flavours and memorable dining experiences, this is a venue where great food, warm hospitality and a relaxed coastal atmosphere come together.
The Role
As Head Chef, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and operation of the kitchen, ensuring consistently high food quality, presentation and service standards. Working closely with the Owner, you will lead and develop the kitchen team, manage food costs and stock, and ensure the kitchen operates efficiently across a busy service environment. This is a hands-on role suited to a passionate Chef who enjoys being on the pass, leading a team and creating high-quality food while maintaining strong commercial and operational standards.
Your Skills & Experience To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a quality restaurant environment
• Strong Italian cuisine experience highly regarded
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop a professional kitchen team
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, menu development and consistent service delivery
• Experience managing food costs, stock control, ordering and kitchen budgets
• Excellent understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• A hands-on leadership style with a genuine passion for quality food
• Ability to maintain high standards across a busy service
• A positive, professional and team-focused approach

What’s On Offer

• Salary package up to $100K + Super
• Prime coastal location on Brisbane's Bayside Esplanade
• Opportunity to take ownership of an evolving Italian kitchen
• Work with quality produce and a passionate hospitality team
• Opportunity to influence menus and kitchen operations
• Supportive and professional working environment
• Genuine opportunity to make your mark on a growing restaurant

Ready to take the next step in your culinary career? If you're an experienced Head Chef looking for an opportunity where you can lead from the front, work with quality food and enjoy a fantastic coastal location, we'd love to hear from you.