Head Chef

Australian Venue Co.; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to $20K

Staff discounts at venues

Training & development

Job summary

Mango Hill Tavern, part of Australian Venue Co., is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead a busy, high-volume kitchen in Brisbane's northern suburbs. Take ownership of the kitchen, mentor your team and drive day-to-day operations with a focus on quality and consistency.

You'll manage food costs, stock, rosters and safety while delivering great pub dining experiences. This hands-on leadership role offers career progression within a supportive hospitality group and a competitive salary, plus an

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' Head Chef experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
• Hands-on approach and willingness to work on the tools.
• Experience managing food costs, stock, ordering and labour.
• Strong organisation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading, training and developing a motivated kitchen team.
• Hands-on during service and setting the standard for food quality and presentation.
• Managing food costs, ordering, stock control and wastage.
• Overseeing kitchen operations, preparation and service across a varied pub menu.
• Managing rosters and labour costs to meet business needs.
• Maintaining food safety, hygiene and workplace safety standards.
• Creating a positive kitchen culture built on teamwork, accountability and reliability.
• Working with the venue team to deliver a great experience for every guest.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Hands-on

Food cost

Stock control

Labour management

Food safety

Communication

Job description

Lead from the front. Build a great team. Take ownership of the kitchen.

Mango Hill Tavern is looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and drive the day-to-day operations of our busy, well-established venue.

Recently renovated and located in Brisbane's northern suburbs, Mango Hill Tavern is a popular local destination for great pub food, family dining, live sport and functions.

We're looking for a hands‑on leader who takes pride in their food, knows how to run a high‑volume kitchen and can bring out the best in their team.

About the role

As Head Chef, you'll take ownership of the kitchen, leading your team through busy services and ensuring food quality, consistency and kitchen standards are always on point.

Working closely with the Venue Manager, you'll play an important role in the overall success of the venue, balancing great food with strong team leadership and commercial results.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, training and developing a motivated kitchen team
• Being hands‑on during service and setting the standard for food quality and presentation
• Managing food costs, ordering, stock control and wastage.
• Overseeing kitchen operations, preparation and service across a varied pub menu
• Managing rosters and labour costs to meet business needs
• Maintaining food safety, hygiene and workplace safety standards
• Creating a positive kitchen culture built on teamwork, accountability and reliability
• Working with the venue team to deliver a great experience for every guest

What we're looking for

You're a confident kitchen leader who leads by example, gets stuck in and can keep a team performing during busy services.

You'll bring:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience as a Head Chef in a high‑volume kitchen
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to coach and develop your team
• A hands‑on approach and a willingness to jump on the tools when needed
• Experience managing food costs, stock, ordering and labour
• Strong organisation, communication and problem‑solving skills
• A reliable, consistent approach and a strong work ethic
• A genuine passion for good food and maintaining high kitchen standards

Why join Mango Hill Tavern?

• Competitive salary + annual bonus of up to $20K paid quarterly
• Join a well-established team in a recently renovated venue
• Take ownership of a busy kitchen with a varied pub‑style menu
• Access exclusive team discounts across 250+ Australian Venue Co. venues
• Access training, development and career opportunities across the group.
• Be part of a supportive hospitality team where you can make your mark.

Ready to lead the way?

If you're a reliable, hands‑on Head Chef who knows how to lead a team, run a high-volume kitchen and deliver great results, we'd love to hear from you!