Head Chef or Cook Manager

Frontline Recruitment Group; Brookstead; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-oriented local pub in Brookstead is seeking an experienced Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations. This role involves designing menus, managing kitchen staff, and ensuring food safety. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications, strong leadership skills, and a passion for creating high-quality meals. The position offers a competitive salary, accommodation, and a chance to be part of a friendly local community.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to $80k

Meals provided

Accommodation available

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing and hands-on kitchen work.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and act with integrity.
• Experience in purchasing and stocktaking.

Responsibilities

• Designing menus and overseeing kitchen operations.
• Building relationships with local suppliers.
• Leading and teaching kitchen staff.

Skills

Kitchen operations management

Food safety knowledge

Time management

Creativity in meal presentation

Budget management

Education

Relevant qualifications in kitchen operations and food safety

Job description

The Company

A Local pub in the Darling Downs, that is owned by the community is the go to place for a great bite to eat and a cold beer at the end of a hard weeks work. Sourcing local products and creating mouth watering meals for the locals is what this country pub is all about.

The Role

The Head Chef or Kitchen Manager will be in charge of all operations of this country kitchen, which is open 5 nights for dinner, Wednesday to Sunday and Lunch from Friday to Sunday. The ideal candidate will collaborate with the directors, inspire others, and manage the Kitchen along with the following:

• In charge of menu design, menu changes & weekly specials
• Oversee all facets of Kitchen operations, policies, procedures, and food safety
• Build client relationships to maximise ordering with local suppliers
• Be a leader, manage and teach those in your team by leading by example
• Be the face of the kitchen who will work with FOH staff during services

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will be required to have but not limited to the following attributes.

• Relevant Qualifications in kitchen operations and food safety
• Proven experience in managing & hands on kitchen work
• Great time management, calm under pressure, acts with integrity, honesty, and empathy
• Creative, passionate, inspiring, with a collaborative mind-set presenting high quality meals
• Solid in administration - purchasing and stocktaking experience, managing budgets & COGS

Benefits and Culture

• Competitive salary of up to $80k + Super + Meals + Accommodation
• Lunch and Dinner service only - Diverse team and great culture
• Southern Downs location, quiet, and friendly community
• Join and be a part of a business owned by the local community
• Plans for development with renovations and expansions

Be apart of an amazing local community, live on site and have work life balance.