Head Chef - Kingaroy

Frontline Recruitment Group; Kingaroy; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation included

Superannuation

Regional lifestyle

Job summary

Frontline Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen of a busy pub in Kingaroy, Queensland. This hands-on leadership role balances creativity, team management and commercial performance to deliver high-quality dining and consistently excellent service.

You will oversee daily operations, oversee menu development, control food costs, manage stock and waste, and ensure food safety.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef or Sous Chef in pub, bistro, restaurant or similar hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to train, motivate and manage a kitchen team.
• Experience in menu development, food costing, stock control, ordering and waste reduction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the kitchen team, coordinating preparation and service.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure high standards of food quality and consistency.
• Manage stock, ordering, wastage control and food cost during service and peak times.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene and regulatory compliance at all times.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Food cost control

Food safety

Job description

• $90,000 annual salary + Superannuation
• Accommodation included, helping reduce living expenses
• A regional Queensland lifestyle in Kingaroy

About the Company

Join a busy, community-focused pub in Kingaroy, in the heart of Queensland's South Burnett region. With a welcoming atmosphere, classic pub dining and strong local connections, the venue is committed to delivering quality food and great customer experiences.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced culinary professional to take ownership of the kitchen, contribute fresh ideas and play a key role in the ongoing success of an established hospitality venue.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Head Chef to lead the kitchen operations of a busy pub in Kingaroy.
This is a hands-on leadership position suited to a chef who can balance creativity, team management and commercial performance. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, maintain high food standards, manage food costs and deliver a menu that keeps customers coming back.
Your responsibilities will include leading and mentoring the kitchen team, coordinating food preparation and service, managing stock and ordering, controlling wastage, and ensuring food safety and hygiene standards are consistently maintained.
The ideal candidate will be organised, commercially minded and confident leading a kitchen through busy service periods while building a positive, accountable and productive team culture.

Your Skills and Experience

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef within a pub, bistro, restaurant or similar hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to train, motivate and manage a kitchen team.
• Experience in menu development, food costing, stock control, ordering and waste reduction.
• Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene compliance and efficient kitchen operations.
• A hands-on, organised and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to maintain quality and consistency in a fast-paced environment.

Your Benefits and Rewards

• $90,000 annual salary + Superannuation.
• Accommodation included, helping reduce living expenses and maximise your earning potential.
• The opportunity to lead the kitchen, influence the menu and bring your own ideas to the table.
• A regional Queensland lifestyle in Kingaroy, with a strong community feel and a more relaxed pace of life.
• The chance to make a genuine impact, develop your leadership career and grow with an established hospitality venue.