Head Chef - Club Burleigh

Club Burleigh; Gold Coast City; Presencial; AUD 87.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Club Burleigh is seeking an experienced Chef to lead the kitchen at Burleigh Heads. Reporting to the Club Manager, you will plan menus, lead service, manage costs and mentor your team across all trading periods, from daily bistro meals to special-event catering.

The role requires a trade-qualified chef with Head Chef or senior kitchen experience in a high-volume venue, strong costing skills and WHS compliance. Salary is disclosed for the successful candidate.

Formación

• Trade-qualified chef (Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent).
• Proven experience as Head Chef or senior chef in high-volume venues (club/pub/hotel/bistro).
• Strong menu planning, costing and stock-control with focus on gross profit.
• Current Food Safety Supervisor certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Sound WHS and safe food-handling practices.

Responsabilidades

• Plan seasonal menus and food preparation in consultation with management and the functions co-ordinator.
• Prepare and present meals to a high standard, maintaining portion control and quality.
• Order food, supplies and equipment and manage stock rotation, storage and control.
• Compile kitchen rosters and manage workflow and labour in line with trading demand and budget.
• Monitor food costs, portion control and waste to protect gross profit.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and WHS compliance at all times.
• Train, supervise and develop apprentices, trainees and kitchen staff.
• Liaise with front-of-house and management to ensure smooth service and resolve member feedback.

Conocimientos

Menu planning

Costing

Stock control

Leadership

Food safety

Educación

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Descripción del empleo

Chef

Burleigh Heads, Full Time, Hospitality Vacancy Listing Dates 16/10/2026 to 13/11/2026 Please Quote Reference Number 19011

• Skilled Chef required
• Full time opportunity
• Join the team at Club Burleigh

Club Burleigh is currently seeking an experienced Chef to join their team.

Reporting to the Club Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the kitchen across all trading periods - planning menus, leading service, managing costs, and mentoring your team. You will bring energy and consistency to everything that leaves the pass, from everyday bistro meals to special-event catering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan seasonal menus and food preparation in consultation with management and the functions co-ordinator.
• Prepare and present meals to a consistently high standard, maintaining portion control and quality.
• Order food, supplies and equipment, and manage stock rotation, storage and control.
• Compile kitchen rosters and manage workflow and labour in line with trading demand and budget.
• Monitor food costs, portion control and waste to protect gross profit and maximise yield.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and WHS compliance at all times.
• Train, supervise and develop apprentices, trainees and kitchen staff, fostering a positive team culture.
• Liaise with front-of-house and management to ensure smooth service and resolve member feedback.

About You:

• Trade-qualified chef (Certificate Ill in Commercial Cookery or equivalent).
• Proven experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef stepping up, or senior chef in a high-volume venue - club, pub, hotel or bistro experience highly regarded.
• Strong menu planning, costing and stock-control skills, with a clear focus on food cost and gross profit.
• Current Food Safety Supervisor certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Sound understanding Of WHS and safe food-handling practices.
• A natural leader who can train, motivate and get the best from a team.
• Reliable, organised and calm under pressure, with a genuine passion for great food and service.

A salary of $87,000 - $90,000 per year will be offered to the successful candidate.