Head Chef

Palm Beach (QLD) SLSC Supporters Club In c.; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Palm Beach (QLD) SLSC Supporters Club Inc on the Gold Coast seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead a landmark beachfront venue, manage a talented kitchen team, and elevate the dining offer with vision, consistency and flair.

You will drive menu development, control food costs and stock, oversee rostering and supplier relationships, and partner with management on a major kitchen renovation from concept through to commissioning, creating a best-in-class culinary operation.

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef or strong Sous Chef ready to step up.
• Experience in high-volume hospitality environments.
• Commitment to quality and memorable guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop an established kitchen team.
• Drive consistency, quality and innovation across a high-volume operation.
• Manage rostering, food costs, purchasing and stock control.
• Oversee menu development and seasonal offerings.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and WHS standards.
• Foster a positive, high-performance kitchen culture.
• Collaborate on the upcoming kitchen renovation from concept to execution.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

High-volume hospitality

Food cost management

Menu development

Job description

Head Chef | Iconic Beachfront Venue | Lead Our Next Chapter

Gold Coast | Full Time | Leadership Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to take the reins of one of the Gold Coast's most enviable beachfront venues.

With a loyal membership base, strong local following, stunning ocean views, and an established kitchen team already in place, we're looking for a leader who can build on solid foundations and help elevate our food offering to the next level.

This role offers more than just day-to-day kitchen management. You'll play an integral part in an upcoming kitchen renovation project, working alongside management on the design, functionality, workflow and equipment selection to help create a best-in-class culinary operation for years to come.

About the Role

As Head Chef, you will:

Lead, mentor and develop an established and committed kitchen team

Drive consistency, quality and innovation across a high-volume operation

Manage rostering, food costs, purchasing and stock control

Oversee menu development and seasonal offerings

Ensure compliance with food safety and WHS standards

Foster a positive, high-performance culture within the kitchen

Be a key stakeholder in our upcoming kitchen renovation, including kitchen design, workflow optimisation, equipment selection and operational planning.

About You

You are:

An experienced Head Chef or exceptional Sous Chef ready to step up

A strong people leader who enjoys developing teams

Commercially minded with a focus on profitability and efficiency

Experienced in high-volume hospitality environments

Passionate about delivering quality food and memorable guest experiences

Forward-thinking, organised and driven to continuously improve standards

What's on Offer

A standout beachfront venue with uninterrupted ocean views in one of the Gold Coast's most sought-after locations.

A loyal and established customer base that values quality food, consistency and genuine hospitality.

A solid, experienced kitchen team ready to be led

The unique opportunity to help shape a major kitchen redevelopment from concept through to completion.

Supportive leadership team and collaborative workplace culture

Competitive salary package based on experience

The chance to leave your mark on a respected and growing hospitality operation