Head Chef

CSC Group; Caboolture; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Uniforms Provided

Discounted meals

Career boost grant program

Job summary

Sports Central Club in Caboolture is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen operations of our Club and deliver high-quality dining experiences for members and patrons.

You will manage day-to-day kitchen workflows, mentor a talented team, maintain food safety and stock control, and partner with front-of-house leadership to ensure exceptional service and consistency across all service periods.

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience leading a kitchen team in a club, pub or hospitality environment.
• Advanced knowledge of cooking techniques, menu planning and presentation.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations, workflows and service periods effectively.
• Strong understanding of food safety standards, stock control and cost management.
• Ability to work collaboratively with front and back of house teams.
• Commercial Cookery Qualification.
• Availability to work a flexible roster including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead Culinary Experiences: Oversee the creation and delivery of high-quality, innovative dishes that elevate the dining experience for our members and patrons.
• Drive Kitchen Performance: Manage day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring efficient workflows, strong service standards and a clean, organised kitchen environment.
• Inspire and Support Your Team: Lead, mentor and develop the kitchen team while fostering a positive, collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Maintain Operational Excellence: Oversee stock control, ordering, food cost management and supplier relationships to support efficient and cost-effective operations.
• Champion Food Safety Standards: Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and WHS requirements, maintaining high operational standards at all times.
• Enhance the Club Experience: Work closely with front of house and leadership teams to deliver exceptional service and contribute to the overall success of the Club.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Cooking techniques

Menu planning

Communication

Operations management

Food safety & cost control

Team collaboration

Commercial cookery qualification

Flexible roster

Education

Commercial Cookery Qualification

Job description

Sports Central Club is a part of the successful Caboolture Sports Club Group, and is renowned for its passion, excellence and commitment to the community. We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Head Chef to lead the kitchen operations of our Club and help deliver quality dining experiences to our members and patrons.

This role has become available due to internal movements, within our group.

Discover a great place to grow your hospitality career with real progression opportunities through internal movements across our Clubs, exclusive job postings, and access to our career boost program to help you grow professionally and personally.

If you’re enthusiastic about making a positive impact and ready to be part of a purpose-driven team, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Culinary Experiences: Oversee the creation and delivery of high-quality, innovative dishes that elevate the dining experience for our members and patrons.
• Drive Kitchen Performance: Manage day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring efficient workflows, strong service standards and a clean, organised kitchen environment.
• Inspire and Support Your Team: Lead, mentor and develop the kitchen team while fostering a positive, collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Maintain Operational Excellence: Oversee stock control, ordering, food cost management and supplier relationships to support efficient and cost-effective operations.
• Champion Food Safety Standards: Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and WHS requirements, maintaining high operational standards at all times.
• Enhance the Club Experience: Work closely with front of house and leadership teams to deliver exceptional service and contribute to the overall success of the Club.

Skills required to be successful in role

• Proven experience leading a kitchen team in a club, pub or hospitality environment.
• Advanced knowledge of cooking techniques, menu planning and presentation.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations, workflows and service periods effectively.
• Strong understanding of food safety standards, stock control and cost management.
• Ability to work collaboratively with front and back of house teams.
• Commercial Cookery Qualification.
• Availability to work a flexible roster including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Personal Attributes

• Passion for delivering quality food and memorable dining experiences.
• Positive, hands-on and team-focused leadership style.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency.
• Motivated, reliable and solutions-focused approach.

Why us?

• Industry leading Reward and Recognition Program with discounts at over 550 retailers including supermarkets, fuel stations and fashion outlets.
• Employee Hardship grants available for our team during times of need.
• Training and development - career boost grant program available.
• Access to discounted mortgage rates through our financial partner.
• Be part of an organisation that contributes significantly to the local community.
• Career progression opportunities across our group.
• Free onsite parking + Uniforms Provided + discounted meals while on shift.

CSC Group areone of Queensland's leading community club groups, which currently operates five licensed clubs and six foundation sporting clubs across the City of Moreton Bay. https://cscgroup.org.au/