Head Chef

Palm Beach (QLD) SLSC Supporters Club Inc; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Palm Beach (QLD) SLSC Supporters Club Inc on the Gold Coast is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead a renowned beachfront kitchen. You will mentor an established team, drive quality and consistency, and manage rostering, costs, and menus.

You'll play a pivotal role in a forthcoming kitchen renovation, collaborating with management on design, workflow and equipment to create a best-in-class operation and memorable guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Experienced Head Chef or exceptional Sous Chef ready to step up.
• Strong people leader who enjoys developing teams.
• Commercially minded with profitability and efficiency focus.
• Experienced in high-volume hospitality environments.
• Passionate about delivering quality food and memorable guest experiences.
• Forward-thinking, organized with continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• 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 design, workflow optimisation, equipment selection and operational planning.

Skills

Leadership

People Development

Profitability

High-Volume

Food Quality

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

Ready to Lead the Next Level?

If you're an ambitious culinary leader looking for an opportunity to influence, inspire and create something special, we'd love to hear from you.

This is more than a Head Chef role. It's an opportunity to lead a solid, committed team, work with a loyal customer base, influence the design of a brand-new kitchen, and help take one of the Gold Coast's standout beachfront venues to the next level.