Head Chef - Island Resort Leader (Live-On)

K'gari (Fraser Island); Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted staff accommodation

Discounted meals

K’gari Explorer Tours and ferry

Staff facilities access

Journey Beyond discounts

Job summary

Kingfisher Bay Resort on K’gari (Fraser Island) seeks a Head Chef to lead a multi-kitchen operation across a large island resort. You will shape food quality, coach a diverse culinary team and drive performance while delivering memorable dining experiences for guests.

This hands-on leadership role requires experience in high-volume resort kitchens, workforce planning and cost management, with a focus on safety standards and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a multi-skilled kitchen team in a large resort/hotel
• Ability to influence menu direction and dining experiences across venues
• Strong HACCP, Food Safety and Hygiene knowledge
• Proven leadership and organisational skills in high-volume kitchens
• Experience managing rosters, labour costs and food costs

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the resort's kitchen team across outlets
• Drive food quality, consistency and service standards
• Manage rosters, labour costs and kitchen performance
• Develop menus and identify opportunities for improvement
• Maintain food safety, compliance and kitchen standards

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Menu development

Food safety

Cost control

Education

Cert III in Commercial Cookery

Cert IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Kingfisher Bay Resort on K’gari (Fraser Island) seeks a Head Chef to lead a multi-kitchen operation across a large island resort. You will shape food quality, coach a diverse culinary team and drive performance while delivering memorable dining experiences for guests.

This hands-on leadership role requires experience in high-volume resort kitchens, workforce planning and cost management, with a focus on safety standards and guest satisfaction.