Lead Italian Kitchen Chef | Coastal, Hands-On Role

Work Initiatives; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunity

Quality kitchen leadership

Coastal location

Job summary

Work Initiatives in Brisbane’s coastal area seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen from the pass, ensuring high‑quality Italian dishes and top-notch service. You will work closely with the Owner to drive excellence and commercial success.

You will mentor and develop the kitchen team, manage food costs and stock, and influence menu direction in a hands-on, busy service environment along Brisbane’s Bayside Esplanade.

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in quality restaurant settings.
• Strong Italian cuisine experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop a kitchen team.
• Solid knowledge of food preparation, menu development, and consistent service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the kitchen team and manage day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Oversee food quality, presentation, and service standards.
• Manage food costs, stock, ordering and kitchen budgets.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance.

Skills

Head Chef

Senior Sous Chef

Italian cuisine

Leadership

Mentoring

Menu development

Food cost control

Stock management

Kitchen budgets

Food safety

Hygiene

Organisational skills

Calm under pressure

Hands-on leadership

Team oriented

Job description

Work Initiatives in Brisbane’s coastal area seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen from the pass, ensuring high‑quality Italian dishes and top-notch service. You will work closely with the Owner to drive excellence and commercial success.

You will mentor and develop the kitchen team, manage food costs and stock, and influence menu direction in a hands-on, busy service environment along Brisbane’s Bayside Esplanade.