Lead Chef: High-Volume Kitchen & Menu Development

Robina Pavilion; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Fitzgibbons Hotels & Leisure Group Pty Ltd ATF The Old Spot Trust t/a Robina Pavilion is seeking a hands-on, permanent Full-Time Chef to support day-to-day kitchen operations on the Gold Coast. Reporting to the Head Chef, you’ll contribute to service standards, mis-en-place, and overall kitchen performance.

The role covers leadership, dish costing, procedure implementation, and dish development in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen known for delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of relevant employment experience.
• Creativity and a passion for food.
• Commitment to excellent customer service.
• Strong work ethic under pressure while maintaining standards.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Availability across weekdays, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present food across all sections.
• Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff and other chefs.
• Inspect supplies, equipment and work areas for cleanliness and functionality.
• Stocktaking, ordering and inventory maintenance of ingredients.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene and WHS procedures.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen supervision

Dish costing

Food safety

WHS procedures

Education

Vocational/tertiary qualifications

Job description

Fitzgibbons Hotels & Leisure Group Pty Ltd ATF The Old Spot Trust t/a Robina Pavilion is seeking a hands-on, permanent Full-Time Chef to support day-to-day kitchen operations on the Gold Coast. Reporting to the Head Chef, you’ll contribute to service standards, mis-en-place, and overall kitchen performance.

The role covers leadership, dish costing, procedure implementation, and dish development in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen known for delivering exceptional dining experiences.