Head Chef

Hotel Grand Chancellor; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On site parking

Job summary

Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead all kitchen operations. You will drive culinary excellence across buffet breakfasts, in-room dining, à la carte dinners, and high-volume banquets in a fast-paced hotel setting.

Reporting to the Hotel Manager, you will own kitchen performance, standards and team leadership, working across departments to enhance the hotel’s F&B offering and guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership demonstrated across a kitchen team.
• Excellent time management and organisational ability.
• Ability to stay calm and focused under pressure during service.
• Genuine passion for food, quality and guest satisfaction.
• Minimum 3 years in a senior leadership role in hotel/large-scale hospitality.
• Willingness to work on a rotating roster, including weekends/holidays.
• Team-first mindset and positive demeanour.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations, standards and culture.
• Lead menu development and continuous dish improvements.
• Manage food costs, labour budgets, weekly hours and KPIs.
• Mentor the team and elevate kitchen professionalism.
• Collaborate with management on business performance and strategy.
• Ensure adequate stock levels and timely service.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and hygiene standards.
• Prepare and store food in compliance with hygiene legislation.
• Deliver high-quality presentations of hotel products.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Calm under pressure

Passion for food

Guest satisfaction

3+ years senior leadership

Flexible roster

Job description

Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead all aspects of our kitchen operations. This role is ideal for a hands on culinary leader who thrives in a fast-paced hotel environment encompassing buffet breakfast service, in room dining, à la carte dinner, and a high volume banquet and events operation.

As Head Chef, you will be responsible for driving culinary excellence, operational efficiency, and a positive kitchen culture while consistently delivering high quality food and memorable guest experiences.

About the Role

Reporting to the Hotel Manager, you will have full accountability for kitchen performance, standards and team leadership. You will work collaboratively across departments to support business objectives and enhance the hotel’s food and beverage offering.

Responsibilities

• Full oversight of kitchen operations, performance, standards & culture
• Lead proactive menu development, innovation, and ongoing dish improvements
• Manage food costs, labour budgets, weekly hours & KPI targets
• Mentor the team, build capability, and elevate the kitchen’s professional culture
• Work closely with management on business performance and strategic planning
• Flexible approach in adapting to guest requests.
• Ensuring there are adequate levels of stock for service.
• Maintenance and cleanliness of kitchen equipment.
• Preparing and storing food in accordance with hygiene legislation.
• Working in a team environment, ensuring timely service and a high standard of presentation of our hotel product.

About You

• Strong, confident leadership with excellent communication skills
• Exceptional time management and organisational ability
• The ability to remain calm and focused under pressure
• A genuine passion for food, quality, and guest satisfaction
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar senior leadership role within a hotel or large scale hospitality environment
• Flexibility to work across a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays when needed
• A professional, approachable, and positive demeanour with a strong team first mindset

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package
• On site parking
• A supportive and positive working environment within a reputable hotel group

If you are a motivated culinary leader who takes pride in delivering quality cuisine and building high performing teams, we invite you to apply and become part of the Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville leadership team.