Chef

Boiling Pot Brewing Co.; Noosa Shire; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Boiling Pot Brewing Co. is seeking a passionate Head Chef to own and drive the kitchen, crafting European-inspired, shareable dishes to pair with our house-made beers and wines.

The role is hands-on and largely autonomous, with occasional assistance. You will manage preparation through service, maintain quality and stock, and keep the kitchen organized and running smoothly in a busy taproom environment.

Qualifications

• Professional kitchen experience
• Willing to step up and lead the kitchen
• Organised, reliable and able to work independently
• Strong pride in food and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the kitchen team during service
• Prepare and execute the existing menu to a high standard
• Maintain food quality, presentation and timing
• Manage stock, ordering and inventory
• Ensure cleanliness and safety standards
• Prepare kitchen rosters in consultation with Front of House Manager
• Control food costs and labour costs
• Train and develop kitchen staff

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food quality control

Stock management

Menu execution

Independent work

Job description

Boiling Pot Brewing Co is looking for a passionate, energetic chef to take ownership of our kitchen and make the role their own.

Our European-inspired menu features house-made pizzas, plates and platters designed for sharing. This is a hands-on, largely solo kitchen role, with assistance available when needed.

You’ll be responsible for running the kitchen from preparation through to service and close, maintaining food quality and consistency, managing stock and ordering, and keeping the kitchen clean, organised and running smoothly.

We’re looking for someone with professional kitchen experience who is ready to step up, take charge and bring their ideas to the table. You’ll be organised, reliable and confident working independently, with a genuine passion for food and pride in what you serve.

If you’re ready to run a kitchen and put your mark on it, we’d love to hear from you.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and supporting the kitchen team during service
• Preparing and executing the existing menu to a consistently high standard
• Maintaining food quality, presentation, portion control and timing
• Taking pride in every dish that leaves the kitchen
• Ensuring our Roman-style pizzas are prepared and cooked consistently
• Delivering European-inspired dishes that are enjoyable to share and complement our hand-made beers and selected wines
• Identifying practical improvements to recipes, preparation methods and service where appropriate
• Managing kitchen stock, ordering and inventory
• Monitoring food costs and cost of goods sold
• Controlling kitchen labour and operational costs
• Preparing kitchen rosters in consultation with the Front of House Manager
• Maintaining food safety, cleanliness and workplace safety standards
• Training and developing kitchen team members
• Ensuring the kitchen is organised, prepared and ready for service
• Working calmly and effectively in a busy taproom environment

About you:

• Takes genuine pride in the food they serve
• Has high personal standards and strong attention to detail
• Understands that consistency is just as important as creativity
• Is confident leading a kitchen team
• Can work autonomously and make sound decisions during service
• Is self-motivated, organised and reliable
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced hospitality environment
• Understands food costs, stock control and kitchen labour management
• Communicates well with both kitchen and front-of-house teams
• Appreciates European-style dining and food designed to be shared
• Understands how food can complement hand-made beer and quality wine
• Wants to help create a venue that customers return to regularly

You will not be expected to completely redesign the menu. We value a chef who can execute the existing offering exceptionally well, maintain high standards and make considered recommendations where improvements would benefit the customer, the team or the business.

About Boiling Pot Brewing Co:

Boiling Pot Brewing Co. is a brewery, European diner and fully licensed taproom offering hand-made beers, house-made Roman-style pizzas, European-inspired sharing dishes and a selected quality wine list.

Our food and beverage offering is designed to work together, with approachable, well-prepared dishes that suit the relaxed atmosphere of the venue and pair naturally with the beers and wines we serve.

We are looking for a Head Chef who can help us present this offering with consistency, confidence and pride.

Hours and lifestyle

Current trading hours are:

• Thursday and Friday from 5:00 pm
• Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 pm
• Monday to Wednesday are generally free, with Thursday and Friday daytime also available outside preparation requirements.

This role may suit a chef looking for a strong work-life balance while still having the opportunity to lead a kitchen, develop a team and make a meaningful contribution to a growing venue.