Head Chef & Sous Chef

The Heritage Hotel of Gladstone; South West Rocks; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Heritage Hotel of Gladstone in NSW's Mid North Coast is seeking experienced Head Chef, Senior Sous Chef and Sous Chef to lead busy kitchens across our venues. You will drive menu development, maintain high food safety standards and build cohesive teams in a supportive family-owned group.

We offer genuine career progression within High Tide Hospitality, mentoring from an experienced Group Executive Chef, diverse venues to broaden your experience, and relocation assistance for the right

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef, Senior Sous Chef or Sous Chef.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Passion for producing quality, consistent food.
• Experience managing food costs, labour and kitchen performance.
• High standards of food safety and kitchen organisation.
• A positive attitude and a commitment to developing your team.
• Pride in creating exceptional dining experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team development

Food quality focus

Job description

The Heritage Hotel of Gladstone – South West Rocks NSW

Head Chef | Senior Sous Chef | Sous Chef

Join High Tide Hospitality – Build Your Career on the NSW Mid North Coast

High Tide Hospitality is a proudly family-owned hospitality group operating four unique venues across the stunning NSW Mid North Coast.

We're looking for experienced Head Chefs, Senior Sous Chefs and Sous Chefs who are passionate about great food, strong leadership and building exceptional kitchen teams.

Whether you're an experienced Head Chef looking for your next challenge or an ambitious Sous Chef ready to step into a leadership role, we offer genuine career progression within a growing hospitality group.

This is more than just another chef position—it's an opportunity to join a business that invests in its people, values long-term careers and is continually evolving.

About High Tide Hospitality

Our venues include:

• The Heritage Hotel – Gladstone
• Riverside Tavern – South West Rocks
• The Riverview Hotel – Smithtown
• The Stables – Gladstone, one of the Mid North Coast's premier wedding and events venues

Each venue has its own identity, customer base and style of service, providing our chefs with diverse experience while remaining within one supportive organisation.

From busy bistro service and premium functions through to modern pub dining and events, no two days are the same.

Why Join High Tide Hospitality?

• Genuine career progression within an expanding hospitality group.
• Work alongside passionate, hands-on owners who are actively involved in the business.
• Be supported by an experienced Group Executive Chef and collaborative leadership team.
• Diverse venues offering opportunities to broaden your experience.
• Influence menus, systems and kitchen culture.
• Modern kitchens with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Long-term job security with a respected family-owned business.
• Competitive salary packages based on experience.
• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate.

Where Could Your Career Take You?

One of the biggest advantages of joining High Tide Hospitality is the opportunity to continue growing your career without needing to leave the business.

As our group continues to grow, so do the opportunities.

Career pathways may include:

• Sous Chef → Senior Sous Chef
• Senior Sous Chef → Head Chef
• Head Chef → Multi-Venue Leadership
• Multi-Venue Leadership → Group Executive Chef
• Involvement in new venue acquisitions, kitchen design and menu development
• Mentoring apprentices and developing future kitchen leaders

We believe promoting from within is the best way to build strong teams, and we're committed to helping our people reach their potential.

The Lifestyle

Imagine finishing work and being just minutes from some of Australia's most beautiful beaches, rivers and national parks.

The NSW Mid North Coast offers an incredible lifestyle with:

• Beautiful beaches and coastal living
• Fishing, boating and outdoor adventures
• National parks and mountain bike trails
• Great schools and welcoming communities
• Affordable housing compared with major cities
• A genuine work-life balance

It's a place where you can build an outstanding hospitality career while enjoying everything the Mid North Coast has to offer.

About You

You'll bring:

• Experience as a Head Chef, Senior Sous Chef or Sous Chef.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Passion for producing quality, consistent food.
• Experience managing food costs, labour and kitchen performance.
• High standards of food safety and kitchen organisation.
• A positive attitude and a commitment to developing your team.
• Pride in creating exceptional dining experiences.

Join Our Team

At High Tide Hospitality, we're building more than great venues—we're building careers.