Lead Head Chef - High-Volume Pub Kitchen

Queensland Venue Co. PTY LTD; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to $20K

Staff discounts across AVC venues

Training & development

Career advancement opportunities

Supportive hospitality team

Job summary

Mango Hill Tavern, part of Queensland Venue Co. PTY LTD, is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and drive day-to-day operations of a busy, well-established venue in Brisbane's northern suburbs.

You will own the kitchen, train and coach your team, manage costs and inventory, and ensure food quality and hygiene standards across a varied pub menu. This hands-on role requires strong leadership and a passion for great food.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as Head Chef in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong leadership and coaching ability.
• Hands-on approach and willingness to jump on the tools when needed.
• Experience managing food costs, stock, ordering and labour.
• Strong organisation and communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Reliable work ethic and high kitchen standards.
• Genuine passion for good food.

Responsibilities

• Leading, training and developing a motivated kitchen team.
• Being hands-on during service and setting the standard for food quality and presentation.
• Managing food costs, ordering, stock control and wastage.
• Overseeing kitchen operations, preparation and service across a varied pub menu.
• Managing rosters and labour costs to meet business needs.
• Maintaining food safety, hygiene and workplace safety standards.
• Creating a positive kitchen culture built on teamwork, accountability and reliability.
• Working with the venue team to deliver a great experience for every guest.

Skills

Leadership

Hands-on

Food cost management

Stock & ordering

Labour cost management

Organisation

Communication

Problem solving

Work ethic

Passion for food

Job description

Mango Hill Tavern, part of Queensland Venue Co. PTY LTD, is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and drive day-to-day operations of a busy, well-established venue in Brisbane's northern suburbs.

You will own the kitchen, train and coach your team, manage costs and inventory, and ensure food quality and hygiene standards across a varied pub menu. This hands-on role requires strong leadership and a passion for great food.