Head Chef – Beachfront Campground Kitchen Lead

BelgraviaPRO; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work conditions

Job summary

BelgraviaPRO is taking over the hospitality operations at Tipplers Campground, South Stradbroke Island, on the Gold Coast. The Head Chef will lead the café, bar and restaurant, shaping menus, managing kitchen staff and controlling costs to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You will work with the venue leadership to implement standards, safety and service excellence in a remote island setting, ensuring memorable dining for guests and campers.

Qualifications

• Relevant professional certifications in hospitality management or related areas.
• 5+ years of experience in food production and kitchen operations.
• Knowledge of food industry trends, best practices and regulations.
• Proficiency in hospitality management systems and operations.
• A customer-centric mindset with a commitment to delivering outstanding customer service and a passion for creating memorable guest experiences.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills to manage a diverse team and ensure smooth operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and maintain positive relationships with guests, staff and vendors.
• Ability to multitask, prioritise and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Current First Aid Certificate (Level 2)
• Current CPR Certificate
• Working with Children Check (or Equivalent)
• National Police Check
• Food Handling Supervisor Certificate
• Qualification as a Chef

Responsibilities

• Hires, trains and evaluates the work of staff in food production departments.
• Plans menus in consultation with the Venue Manager.
• Schedules and coordinates the work of chefs, cooks and other kitchen employees to assure that food preparation is economical and technically correct and within budgeted labour cost goals.
• Approves the requisition of products and other necessary food supplies. Ensures that high standards of sanitation, cleanliness and safety are maintained throughout all kitchen areas at all times.
• Ensure a high level of customer service by leading and motivating the kitchen (food production) team, setting performance expectations and providing ongoing training and development.

Skills

Leadership

Food production

Menu development

Staff training

Customer service

Education

Relevant hospitality management certification

Qualification as a Chef

First Aid Certificate (Level 2)

CPR Certificate

Working with Children Check

National Police Check

Food Handling Supervisor Certificate

Job description

BelgraviaPRO is taking over the hospitality operations at Tipplers Campground, South Stradbroke Island, on the Gold Coast. The Head Chef will lead the café, bar and restaurant, shaping menus, managing kitchen staff and controlling costs to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You will work with the venue leadership to implement standards, safety and service excellence in a remote island setting, ensuring memorable dining for guests and campers.