Beachside Lead Chef — Menu Design & High-Volume Kitchen

TURNSTONE MIGRATION SERVICES RECRUITMENT; Lennox Head; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams Street is a beachside restaurant in Lennox Head seeking an experienced lead chef to manage a busy kitchen. You will lead a small team, design menus, calculate food costs and procure supplies to deliver high‑quality meals seven days a week.

Candidates should have 1–3 years in a fast‑paced, high‑volume setting and hold a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Commercial Cookery. Strong communication and customer relations are essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Advanced Diploma related to Commercial Cookery (At least three years of kitchen experience may substitute)
• A minimum of 1-3 years of kitchen experience working in a fast pace, high-volume restaurant
• Good communication skills
• Outstanding customer relations

Responsibilities

• Designing menus, calculating food, and procuring food supplies
• Supervising dish quality throughout preparation and presentation
• Consulting with kitchen staff and servers about food preparation matters
• Demonstrating methods and providing guidance on cooking techniques
• Preparing and cooking meals
• Educating on and ensuring compliance with hygiene standards
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested

Skills

Good communication skills

Outstanding customer relations

Education

Diploma or Advanced Diploma related to Commercial Cookery

Job description

Williams Street is a beachside restaurant in Lennox Head seeking an experienced lead chef to manage a busy kitchen. You will lead a small team, design menus, calculate food costs and procure supplies to deliver high‑quality meals seven days a week.

Candidates should have 1–3 years in a fast‑paced, high‑volume setting and hold a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Commercial Cookery. Strong communication and customer relations are essential.