Head Chef: Lead a Busy Pub Kitchen + $20K Bonus

Australian Venue Co.; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus up to $20K Paid quarterly

Team discounts across 250+ venues

Job summary

Mango Hill Tavern by Australian Venue Co. in Brisbane’s northern suburbs is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen and drive day-to-day operations of a busy, well-established venue.

You will take ownership of the kitchen, lead the team through peak services, ensure top food quality and presentation, and manage costs with a hands-on approach. This role rewards leadership with a competitive salary and quarterly bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• You’re a confident kitchen leader with at least 2 years’ Head Chef experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• You can coach and develop your team, manage dialogue during service and drive standards.
• You’ll oversee food quality, presentation, waste control and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train and develop a motivated kitchen team across busy services.
• Hands-on during service; set the standard for food quality and presentation.
• Control food costs, stock, ordering and labour to meet business needs.
• Oversee kitchen operations, prep and service across a varied pub menu.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and workplace safety standards.
• Foster a positive kitchen culture built on teamwork and accountability.
• Collaborate with venue team to deliver great guest experiences.

Skills

Team leadership

High-volume kitchen

Food cost management

Staff training

Communication

Job description

Lead from the front. Build a great team. Take ownership of the kitchen.

Mango Hill Tavern is looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and drive the day-to-day operations of our busy, well-established venue.

Recently renovated and located in Brisbane’s northern suburbs, Mango Hill Tavern is a popular local destination for great pub food, family dining, live sport and functions.

We’re looking for a hands-on leader who takes pride in their food, knows how to run a high-volume kitchen and can bring out the best in their team.

About the role

As Head Chef, you’ll take ownership of the kitchen, leading your team through busy services and ensuring food quality, consistency and kitchen standards are always on point.

Working closely with the Venue Manager, you’ll play an important role in the overall success of the venue, balancing great food with strong team leadership and commercial results.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, training and developing a motivated kitchen team
• Being hands-on during service and setting the standard for food quality and presentation
• Managing food costs, ordering, stock control and wastage.
• Overseeing kitchen operations, preparation and service across a varied pub menu
• Managing rosters and labour costs to meet business needs
• Maintaining food safety, hygiene and workplace safety standards
• Creating a positive kitchen culture built on teamwork, accountability and reliability
• Working with the venue team to deliver a great experience for every guest

What we’re looking for

You’re a confident kitchen leader who leads by example, gets stuck in and can keep a team performing during busy services.

You’ll bring:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Head Chef in a high-volume kitchen
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to coach and develop your team
• A hands-on approach and a willingness to jump on the tools when needed
• Experience managing food costs, stock, ordering and labour
• Strong organisation, communication and problem-solving skills
• A reliable, consistent approach and a strong work ethic
• A genuine passion for good food and maintaining high kitchen standards

Why join Mango Hill Tavern?

• Competitive salary + annual bonus of up to $20K paid quarterly
• Join a well-established team in a recently renovated venue
• Take ownership of a busy kitchen with a varied pub-style menu
• Access exclusive team discounts across 250+ Australian Venue Co. venues
• Access training, development and career opportunities across the group.
• Be part of a supportive hospitality team where you can make your mark.

Ready to lead the way?

If you’re a reliable, hands-on Head Chef who knows how to lead a team, run a high-volume kitchen and deliver great results, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now and take the next step with Mango Hill Tavern.

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