Lead Head Chef — Coastal Pub Kitchen Leader Plus $20K Bonus

Australian Venue; Yeppoon; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to $20K

Staff discounts across 240+ venues

Job summary

The Strand Hotel in Yeppoon (QLD) is seeking an experienced Head Chef to own the kitchen, lead the team and deliver a high‑quality menu of pub classics in a busy oceanfront venue.

This hands‑on leadership role demands calm, resilient management, cost control and strong kitchen operations, with a competitive salary plus an annual bonus up to $20K and staff discounts across 240+ Australian venues.

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef or Sous Chef seeking next step.
• Calm and organized during busy services.
• Resilient and solutions-focused.
• Hands-on leader who works from the front.
• Experience in high-volume pub/hotel venues.
• Strong in food quality, cost control and kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop the kitchen team.
• Take ownership of daily kitchen operations and service standards.
• Deliver a quality menu of pub classics, local favourites and functions.
• Maintain consistency, presentation and portion control.
• Manage ordering, stock control, food costs and kitchen budgets.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and workplace standards.
• Work closely with the Venue Manager and leadership team.
• Recruit, train and support a high-performing kitchen team.
• Create a positive, respectful and accountable kitchen culture.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Sous Chef ready

Calm under pressure

People leadership

High-volume hospitality

Food quality control

Cost control

Kitchen operations

Job description

The Strand Hotel in Yeppoon (QLD) is seeking an experienced Head Chef to own the kitchen, lead the team and deliver a high‑quality menu of pub classics in a busy oceanfront venue.

This hands‑on leadership role demands calm, resilient management, cost control and strong kitchen operations, with a competitive salary plus an annual bonus up to $20K and staff discounts across 240+ Australian venues.