Head Chef

Boiling Pot Brewing Co; Noosa Shire; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Boiling Pot Brewing Co. seeks a Head Chef to lead day-to-day kitchen operations in a relaxed European diner setting—paired with handcrafted beers and quality wines.

You will supervise service, ensure menu execution and maintain cost controls while mentoring staff and upholding food safety. This role suits a chef who values consistency, pride in food, and a team-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a kitchen environment.
• High attention to detail and presentation standards.
• Ability to work autonomously and make sound decisions during service.
• Comfort with a fast-paced hospitality setting.
• Strong communication with kitchen and front-of-house teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the kitchen team during service.
• Prepare and execute the existing menu to a consistently high standard.
• Maintain food quality, presentation, portion control and timing.
• Ensure pizzas and European-inspired dishes reflect standards.
• Deliver dishes that pair well with hand-made beers and wines.
• Identify improvements to recipes, prep methods and service.
• Manage kitchen stock, ordering and inventory.
• Monitor food costs and cost of goods sold.
• Control kitchen labour and operational costs.
• Prepare kitchen rosters with Front of House Manager.
• Maintain food safety and cleanliness standards.
• Train and develop kitchen staff.
• Ensure kitchen is organized and ready for service.
• Work calmly in a busy taproom environment.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Autonomy

Hospitality pace

Team communication

Job description

Our kitchen operates as a relaxed European diner within our fully licensed taproom. The menu is underpinned by house-made Roman-style pizzas and accompanied by European-inspired dishes designed to share and pair naturally with our hand-made beers and selected quality wine list.

We are looking for a chef who takes pride in what leaves the kitchen and understands that consistency, quality, presentation and attention to detail are what bring customers back time and time again.

With summer approaching, we want to confidently promote our food and attract more diners to the venue. The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring that every dish reflects the standards we want Boiling Pot Brewing Co. to be known for.

As Head Chef, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, working closely with the Front of House Manager to ensure an efficient service and a positive customer experience.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and supporting the kitchen team during service
• Preparing and executing the existing menu to a consistently high standard
• Maintaining food quality, presentation, portion control and timing
• Taking pride in every dish that leaves the kitchen
• Ensuring our Roman-style pizzas are prepared and cooked consistently
• Delivering European-inspired dishes that are enjoyable to share and complement our hand-made beers and selected wines
• Identifying practical improvements to recipes, preparation methods and service where appropriate
• Managing kitchen stock, ordering and inventory
• Monitoring food costs and cost of goods sold
• Controlling kitchen labour and operational costs
• Preparing kitchen rosters in consultation with the Front of House Manager
• Maintaining food safety, cleanliness and workplace safety standards
• Training and developing kitchen team members
• Ensuring the kitchen is organised, prepared and ready for service
• Working calmly and effectively in a busy taproom environment

About you:

• Takes genuine pride in the food they serve
• Has high personal standards and strong attention to detail
• Understands that consistency is just as important as creativity
• Is confident leading a kitchen team
• Can work autonomously and make sound decisions during service
• Is self-motivated, organised and reliable
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced hospitality environment
• Understands food costs, stock control and kitchen labour management
• Communicates well with both kitchen and front-of-house teams
• Appreciates European-style dining and food designed to be shared
• Understands how food can complement hand-made beer and quality wine
• Wants to help create a venue that customers return to regularly

You will not be expected to completely redesign the menu. We value a chef who can execute the existing offering exceptionally well, maintain high standards and make considered recommendations where improvements would benefit the customer, the team or the business.

About Boiling Pot Brewing Co:

Boiling Pot Brewing Co. is a brewery, European diner and fully licensed taproom offering hand-made beers, house-made Roman-style pizzas, European-inspired sharing dishes and a selected quality wine list.

Our food and beverage offering is designed to work together, with approachable, well-prepared dishes that suit the relaxed atmosphere of the venue and pair naturally with the beers and wines we serve.

We are looking for a Head Chef who can help us present this offering with consistency, confidence and pride.

Hours and lifestyle

• Thursday and Friday from 5:00 pm
• Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 pm

Monday to Wednesday are generally free, with Thursday and Friday daytime also available outside preparation requirements.

This role may suit a chef looking for a strong work-life balance while still having the opportunity to lead a kitchen, develop a team and make a meaningful contribution to a growing venue.

We look forward to meeting our next Head Chef and welcoming them to the Boiling Pot Brewing Co. team.