Chef - Head

Frontline Recruitment Group; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Career development

Supportive management team

Autonomy to lead kitchen

Job summary

Frontline Recruitment Group is sourcing a Head Chef for a large, fast-paced hospitality operation. You will own a busy kitchen, drive menu execution, mentor a team, and ensure exceptional food quality while achieving financial targets.

You will lead with a hands-on approach, manage costs and labour, and foster a positive kitchen culture that delivers outstanding guest experiences across dining and events.

Qualifications

• Proven Head Chef experience in a high-volume hospitality venue.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Solid understanding of food cost management, labour control and budgeting.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety, compliance and WHS standards.
• Highly organised, able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the kitchen team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Oversee menu execution, day-to-day service, and events.
• Control costs, manage labour, and drive financial targets.
• Collaborate with venue leadership to uphold quality and standards.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Leadership

Food cost mgmt

Labor control

Budgeting

Food safety

Organisational skills

Job description

2d ago , from Frontline Recruitment Group

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

Additional information

• Lead a thriving high-volume kitchen and make a genuine impact on food quality
• Enjoy a competitive salary package and strong operational support
• Take ownership of a diverse food offering spanning casual dining and functions