Head Chef

Good 2 Eat Catering; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite accommodation may be available

Job summary

Good 2 Eat Catering on the Sunshine Coast is seeking a Head Chef to lead our kitchen for weddings, corporate functions and large events across South East Queensland. You will manage a capable team, plan production and ensure exceptional food at scale, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role demands strong leadership, calm decision-making and the ability to adapt to diverse events—from intimate weddings to major outdoor celebrations.

Qualifications

• Strong experience as Head Chef, Senior Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef or Production Chef.
• Ability to manage high-volume food production.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety, allergens and dietary requirements.
• Leadership with clarity, standards and supporting people.
• Organised and able to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen production and preparation.
• Plan food production across multiple weekly events.
• Develop and manage chefs and kitchen assistants.
• Allocate chefs to production and off-site events.
• Maintain food quality, consistency and presentation at scale.
• Oversee ordering, stock control, yields and supplier relationships.
• Manage food costs and reduce waste.
• Coordinate with operations, sales and event teams.

Skills

Leadership

High-volume production

Food safety

Cost management

People management

Job description

Head Chef | Weddings, Events & Large-Scale Catering

Sunshine Coast QLD

Onsite accommodation may be available for the right candidate

Are you an experienced Head Chef, Senior Sous Chef or Production Chef ready to lead beyond the walls of a traditional restaurant?

Good 2 Eat Catering is looking for a capable, organised and people-focused Head Chef to lead our kitchen team on the Sunshine Coast.

We cater weddings, corporate functions, private celebrations and major events across South East Queensland. One week might include an intimate hinterland wedding, a corporate conference and a large outdoor event. The next will look completely different.

This is a genuine leadership position for a chef who can produce ridiculously good food at scale, build a strong team and remain calm when plans change.

Why this role is different

• A wide variety of menus, venues and event styles
• An established commercial kitchen, systems and support team
• A strong pipeline of confirmed events
• The opportunity to lead and develop a growing kitchen team
• Real input into menus, production systems and kitchen performance
• A workplace culture built around teamwork, accountability and having each other’s backs
• Onsite accommodation may be available if you are relocating to the Sunshine Coast

What you’ll be responsible for

• Leading daily kitchen production and preparation
• Planning food production across multiple weekly events
• Managing and developing chefs and kitchen assistants
• Allocating the right chefs to production and off-site events
• Maintaining food quality, consistency and presentation at scale
• Overseeing ordering, stock control, yields and supplier relationships
• Managing food costs and reducing waste
• Ensuring dietary requirements and allergen information are handled accurately
• Maintaining food safety, cleaning and compliance standards
• Working closely with our operations, sales and event-coordination teams
• Leading calmly and practically when event plans or guest numbers change
• Attending and leading selected off-site events when required

You’ll be a great fit if you

• Have strong experience as a Head Chef, Senior Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef or Production Chef
• Can confidently manage high-volume food production
• Understand that great leadership is about clarity, standards and supporting people
• Are highly organised and comfortable managing multiple deadlines
• Can cost menus, monitor yields and manage food costs
• Have excellent knowledge of food safety, allergens and dietary requirements
• Communicate clearly with chefs, kitchen hands, event teams and office staff
• Stay calm under pressure and take responsibility when something needs fixing
• Have catering, banquet, hotel, resort or large-event experience, although this is not essential for the right leader

About Good 2 Eat Catering

Based in Tanawha, Good 2 Eat Catering delivers weddings, corporate functions, private celebrations and large events across the Sunshine Coast and surrounding regions.

We have been catering since 2016 and have built a strong reputation for generous hospitality, memorable food and a team that genuinely supports one another.

Our values are simple: go above and beyond, provide genuine hospitality, be accountable, work as one team and contribute positively to our community.

Salary and hours

The salary range is $100,000-$115,000 plus super, depending on experience and capability.

This is an events-based role, so some weekend and evening work is required. Hours and time off will be planned around the event calendar, with clear expectations discussed during the interview.