Head Chef

Frontline Recruitment Group; Longreach Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Supportive team

Live in regional Queensland

Job summary

Frontline Recruitment Group is seeking a Head Chef for an iconic Longreach country pub, leading a passionate kitchen team and sustaining the venue's reputation for quality food and hospitality.

You will plan menus, mentor staff, manage daily operations, control costs, ensure food safety and HACCP compliance, and recruit/train kitchen personnel to uphold high presentation and guest experiences. Live and work in regional Queensland with a strong community lifestyle.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Experience rostering, food costing, and stock control.
• Knowledge of food safety and HACCP standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop the kitchen team.
• Manage daily kitchen operations and service periods.
• Plan menus and develop seasonal offerings.
• Control food costs, stock levels, and ordering.
• Ensure food safety and compliance standards are maintained.
• Drive consistency, quality and presentation across all offerings.
• Recruit and train kitchen staff as required.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Staff mentoring

Food costing

Stock control

HACCP

Time management

Food safety

Quality control

Job description

• Lead a passionate kitchen team in a thriving country pub
• Showcase your creativity while driving quality and consistency
• Enjoy a genuine outback lifestyle with a strong community atmosphere

About the Company

This iconic Longreach venue is a local favourite, welcoming locals, workers, tourists, and travellers year-round. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, quality pub dining, and strong community presence, the venue prides itself on delivering great food, genuine hospitality, and memorable guest experiences. With a supportive ownership group and a loyal team in place, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact while enjoying the lifestyle benefits that come with living and working in regional Queensland.

About the Role

As Head Chef, you'll lead all kitchen operations and play a key role in maintaining the venue's reputation for quality food and service.

• Leading, mentoring, and developing the kitchen team
• Managing daily kitchen operations and service periods
• Menu planning and seasonal menu development
• Food cost control, stock management, and ordering
• Ensuring food safety and compliance standards are maintained
• Driving consistency, quality, and presentation across all offerings
• Recruiting and training kitchen staff as required

Your Skills and Experience

• Previous experience as a Head Chef or strong Sous Chef ready to step up
• Experience working in busy pubs, bistros, hotels, or high-volume venues
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Solid understanding of rostering, food costing, and stock control
• Exceptional organisational and time-management abilities
• Knowledge of food safety and HACCP standards
• A passion for quality food and delivering great customer experiences

Your Benefits and Rewards

• Competitive salary package
• Work with a supportive group who value their team
• Opportunity to put your stamp on menus and kitchen culture
• Stable, long-term career opportunity
• Live and work in one of Queensland's most iconic regional communities
• Excellent work-life balance and lifestyle benefits