Head Chef

Belgravia PRO; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work conditions

Job summary

BelgraviaPRO seeks a hands-on Head Chef to lead hospitality operations on South Stradbroke Island. You will manage a Café, Bar & Restaurant, develop menus with the Venue Manager, and drive food production, service quality and cost control.

You will shape high-performance teams, deliver memorable guest experiences, and ensure safe, compliant operations while staying within budgeted labour costs. This full-time role blends culinary excellence with strategic oversight.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in food production and kitchen operations.
• Knowledge of food industry trends and regulations.
• Proficiency in hospitality management systems and operations.
• Customer-centric mindset with a passion for guest experiences.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Able to multitask and work under pressure.
• Current First Aid Certificate (Level 2).
• Current CPR Certificate.
• Working with Children Check (or equivalent).
• National Police Check.
• Food Handling Supervisor Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Hires, trains and evaluates staff in food production departments.
• Plans menus in consultation with the Venue Manager.
• Schedules and coordinates chefs, cooks and kitchen staff to ensure economical and correct food prep within labour costs.
• Approves requisition of products and supplies; maintains sanitation and safety standards.
• Leads and motivates kitchen team to deliver high levels of service and ongoing development.

Skills

Menu planning

Staff leadership

Food production

Budget management

Customer service

Communication

Safety compliance

First Aid

CPR

Working with Children Check

Police Check

Chef qualification

Food Handling Supervisor

Education

Chef qualification

Tools

Hospitality software

Job description

QLD, South Stradbroke Island - South Stradbroke 4216

• Be part of a dynamic and growing team
• Flexible work conditions
• Full time position

A fantastic opportunity exists for the right candidate to manage the hospitality at beautiful South Stradbroke Island campground.

The Role

Reporting to the Venue Manager as the Head Chef of the South Stradbroke Island which incorporates a Café, Bar & Restaurant. You will be responsible for the venue’s hospitality operational, financial and program deliverables. You will develop and execute plans through engagement with the venue's leadership team and key stakeholders.

With experience in running a busy kitchen, you will be responsible for contributing to the Park’s hospitality success.

About You

You are a hands-on kitchen (food production) focused leader who motivates and inspires their team through your own personal customer focused approach. You are passionate about food & beverage.

You will be able to share insights into how you have successfully shaped high-performance teams into business actions.

This position will suit someone who is used to developing menus and delivering a great meal service.

Key Accountabilities

• Hires, trains and evaluates the work of staff in food production departments.
• Plans menus in consultation with the Venue Manager
• Schedules and coordinates the work of chefs, cooks and other kitchen employees to assure that food preparation is economical and technically correct and within budgeted labour cost goals.
• Approves the requisition of products and other necessary food supplies.
  Ensures that high standards of sanitation, cleanliness and safety are maintained throughout all kitchen areas at all times.
• Ensure a high level of customer service by leading and motivating the kitchen (food production) team, setting performance expectations and providing ongoing training and development.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Relevant professional certifications in hospitality management or related areas.
• 5+ years of experience in food production and kitchen operations.
• Knowledge of food industry trends, best practices and regulations.
• Proficiency in hospitality management systems and operations.
• A customer-centric mindset with a commitment to delivering outstanding customer service and a passion for creating memorable guest experiences.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills to manage a diverse team and ensure smooth operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and maintain positive relationships with guests, staff and vendors.
• Ability to multitask, prioritise and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Current First Aid Certificate (Level 2)
• Current CPR Certificate
• Working with Children Check (or Equivalent)
• National Police Check
• Food Handling Supervisor Certificate
• Qualification as a Chef

The Company

BelgraviaPROis a management services company specialising in the operation of tourism properties, from campgrounds to large-scale tourist parks. Park management presents exciting, flexible and lifestyle-focused careers.

We value diversity and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) and people with disability.

We are committed to providing a child safe environment. Please refer to ourchild safety framework. Successful applicants will be required to obtain a national police check and a Working with Children check.

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