Head Chef | Northern Rivers | $120K + Super

Frontline Recruitment Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontline Recruitment Group is seeking a confident, hands-on Head Chef to lead the kitchen of a popular community hotel in the Northern Rivers region of NSW. You will own kitchen operations, lead a skilled team, and ensure high-quality, crowd-pleasing food while managing costs.

Relocation to the Northern Rivers lifestyle is encouraged, offering beaches, hinterland and Byron Bay nearby. The role suits an experienced chef ready to lead, with Australian working rights and a strong food-focused

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading busy pub/hotel kitchens.
• Proven leadership and team-building skills.
• Strong control of food costs, labour, and kitchen profitability.
• Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Lead, develop and retain a capable kitchen team.
• Drive food quality, consistency and presentation.
• Oversee rostering, labour, ordering, stock and food costs.
• Maintain strong food safety and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with venue management to grow the food offering.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting / cost control

Food safety

Team management

High-volume kitchen

Job description

Head Chef | Northern Rivers | $120K + Super

Frontline Recruitment Group – Phillip Bay NSW

$120,000 - $120,000 a year

3d ago , from Frontline Recruitment Group

We’re searching for a confident, hands-on Head Chef to lead the kitchen of a popular community hotel in the beautiful Northern Rivers.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced chef ready to take the lead of a busy kitchen, manage a strong team and deliver quality, crowd-pleasing food—all while enjoying the lifestyle that comes with living minutes from the coast, hinterland and Byron Bay.

The Opportunity

• $120K + super
• Full ownership of kitchen operations
• Lead, develop and retain a capable kitchen team
• Drive food quality, consistency and presentation
• Manage rostering, labour, ordering, stock and food costs
• Maintain strong food safety and compliance standards
• Work closely with venue management to grow the food offering

We’re searching for a confident, hands-on Head Chef to lead the kitchen of a popular community hotel in the beautiful Northern Rivers.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced chef ready to take the lead of a busy kitchen, manage a strong team and deliver quality, crowd-pleasing food—all while enjoying the lifestyle that comes with living minutes from the coast, hinterland and Byron Bay.

The Opportunity

• $120K + super
• Full ownership of kitchen operations
• Lead, develop and retain a capable kitchen team
• Drive food quality, consistency and presentation
• Manage rostering, labour, ordering, stock and food costs
• Maintain strong food safety and compliance standards
• Work closely with venue management to grow the food offering

About You You’ll be an experienced Head Chef or ambitious Senior Sous Chef with:

• Strong experience in busy pubs, hotels or high-volume venues
• Proven leadership and team-building skills
• Sound control of food costs, labour and kitchen profitability
• A calm, organised and practical leadership style
• A passion for quality pub food and memorable guest experiences
• Full Australian working rights

Relocate for the Northern Rivers Lifestyle! Imagine finishing work and having beaches, waterfalls, hinterland drives and some of Australia’s best food and produce on your doorstep.

With summer approaching, it’s the perfect time to swap the city commute for warmer days, relaxed coastal weekends and the welcoming lifestyle of the Northern Rivers—without stepping back in your career.

Additional information

• Metro salary in a stunning Coastal Paradise
• Good quality pub fare - loved my locals and visitors to the area
• Autonomous role - join a great team of passionate operators