Head Chef

Frankie & George Cafe; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Frankie & George Cafe in Brisbane is seeking a Head Chef to lead the brunch service and drive exceptional kitchen performance. You will manage a dynamic team, craft menu ideas, and ensure top quality plating in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong staff leadership, hands-on cooking expertise, and rigorous food-safety standards to maintain high operational standards every service.

Qualifications

• Exceptional staff management skills
• Top-level culinary skills for a busy restaurant
• Regular menu creation aligned with current trends
• Management of cabinet food selection
• Training and development of Chefs
• Managing all health and food safety requirements
• Able to work full-time hours
• Driven to uphold team culture

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team during brunch service
• Oversee food preparation and line cooking in a fast-paced restaurant
• Create and update the brunch menu to reflect trends
• Manage cabinet food selections for the dining room
• Train and develop other skilled Chefs on the team
• Ensure strict health and food safety compliance

Skills

Staff management

Culinary skills

Menu development

Cabinet food selection

Training and development

Food safety management

Full-time availability

Team culture

Job description

Are you ready to step up to lead Frankie & George Cafe?

Lead a kitchen team

Produce an exceptional brunch service

Receive a competitive pay package with great hours

Brisbane's Frankie & George Cafe is looking for their next Head Chef to lead their Brunch Service.

Building on an already busy service, Frankie & George aims to deliver one of the best Brunch's in town with the best ingredients, complimented with a skilled team, and a plating style to match.

What we need from our Head Chef:

• Exceptional staff management skills, to manage a team including other qualified Chefs.
• Top of the line culinary skills including but not limited to: Food preparation and line cooking in a very busy restaurant
• Regular menu creation that is up to date with current trends
• Management of a cabinet food selection
• Training and development of other skilled Chefs
• Managing all health and food safety requirements
• Able to work full time hours
• Driven to uphold our team culture.