Head Chef

• Drive the sales strategy - Own functions, events & new business
• Growing Brisbane venue | Incentives, progression & real influence
• Amazing and achievable commission structure

About the Client   
Our client is a popular coastal hospitality venue known for its relaxed atmosphere, quality food, and strong connection to the local community. The venue combines a vibrant food and beverage offering with a genuine destination feel, attracting both loyal locals and visitors throughout the year. Supported by experienced leadership and a passionate team, this is an opportunity to join a well-established operation with a strong focus on quality and consistency. Located just a stone's throw from the beach, this role offers the chance to enjoy a lower cost of living, less time commuting, and a relaxed coastal lifestyle.

About the Position
This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on Head Chef to take the lead in a busy coastal kitchen and put their own stamp on the food offering. Offering $90–100K + super, depending on experience, you'll have genuine input into menus, specials, kitchen standards, and team development. The role would also suit a Head Chef and Sous Chef couple or established chef team looking to make a lifestyle move together. With the beach nearby and less time spent sitting in traffic, this is a great opportunity to combine a rewarding kitchen role with a genuine sea change.

Position Description

• Take ownership of day-to-day kitchen operations across prep and service
• Lead, mentor, and develop the kitchen team
• Drive menu development, specials, and seasonal offerings
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency
• Manage ordering, stock control, food costs, and supplier relationships
• Plan kitchen rosters and manage labour requirements
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and WHS standards
• Work closely with venue management to support service, events, and business performance
• Foster a positive, professional, and collaborative kitchen culture

Position Requirements

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or experienced Sous Chef ready to step up
• Strong background in a busy pub, hotel, brewery, bistro, or similar hospitality environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a kitchen team
• Strong understanding of food costs, stock control, ordering, and kitchen operations
• Creative approach to menu development with a focus on quality, seasonal produce
• Ability to maintain consistency and quality during busy service periods
• Strong communication, organisation, and leadership skills
• Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery
• Head Chef and Sous Chef couples/established teams are encouraged to apply

Salary & Benefits

• $90–100K + super, depending on experience
• Genuine coastal lifestyle opportunity
• Stone's throw from the beach
• Lower cost of living compared with major cities
• Reduced commuting time and fuel costs
• Opportunity to shape the kitchen and menu offering
• Supportive team and established venue
• Potential opportunity for an experienced Head Chef and Sous Chef team to relocate together

Head Chef | $90–100K + super. Lead a coastal kitchen just minutes from the beach, and leave the city commute behind.
Reference number: 1245499
Profession:Hospitality & TourismChefs/Cooks

Company: Frontline Recruitment
Date posted: 31st Aug, 2026