Head Chef: Island Pub Kitchen Leader (Accommodation)

Moreton Hospitality - The Straddie Hotel; Shire of Wellington; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation available

Salary packaging arrangements

Staff meals

Job summary

The Straddie Hotel, part of Moreton Hospitality, seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead its busy kitchen on North Stradbroke Island. You will drive daily service, cost control, staffing and training while partnering with the Executive Chef to deliver top-quality pub and bistro fare.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong operations skill, a focus on safety, and the ability to manage weddings and events alongside regular service. Accommodation is available, with potential salary packaging.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading high-volume pub, bistro, hotel or large hospitality kitchen.
• Experience in kitchen operations, purchasing, rostering, cost management and menu implementation.
• Strong leadership, teamwork and communication under pressure.
• Weddings, private functions and events planning experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage high-volume lunch and dinner services with consistent quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate on menu development, seasonal changes and costing with the Executive Chef.
• Manage daily purchasing, stock control, rostering and labour costs against budgets.
• Develop kitchen rosters and ensure adequate staffing for bookings and events.
• Oversee food safety, allergen knowledge, hygiene and required documentation.
• Coordinate with front-of-house and events teams for coordinated service.

Skills

High-volume kitchen leadership

Team development

Cost control

Rostering

Menu implementation

Event coordination

Education

Commercial cookery qualification

Job description

The Straddie Hotel, part of Moreton Hospitality, seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead its busy kitchen on North Stradbroke Island. You will drive daily service, cost control, staffing and training while partnering with the Executive Chef to deliver top-quality pub and bistro fare.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong operations skill, a focus on safety, and the ability to manage weddings and events alongside regular service. Accommodation is available, with potential salary packaging.