Head Chef: Lead High-Volume Kitchen & Menu Excellence

Frontline Recruitment Group; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Career development

Supportive management team

Autonomy to lead kitchen

Job summary

Frontline Recruitment Group is sourcing a Head Chef for a large, fast-paced hospitality operation. You will own a busy kitchen, drive menu execution, mentor a team, and ensure exceptional food quality while achieving financial targets.

You will lead with a hands-on approach, manage costs and labour, and foster a positive kitchen culture that delivers outstanding guest experiences across dining and events.

Qualifications

• Proven Head Chef experience in a high-volume hospitality venue.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Solid understanding of food cost management, labour control and budgeting.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety, compliance and WHS standards.
• Highly organised, able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the kitchen team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Oversee menu execution, day-to-day service, and events.
• Control costs, manage labour, and drive financial targets.
• Collaborate with venue leadership to uphold quality and standards.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Leadership

Food cost mgmt

Labor control

Budgeting

Food safety

Organisational skills

Job description

Frontline Recruitment Group is sourcing a Head Chef for a large, fast-paced hospitality operation. You will own a busy kitchen, drive menu execution, mentor a team, and ensure exceptional food quality while achieving financial targets.

You will lead with a hands-on approach, manage costs and labour, and foster a positive kitchen culture that delivers outstanding guest experiences across dining and events.