Client Profile Our client has been at the forefront of innovative dining experiences and luxury hotel offerings. They are already highly regarded internationally and are a well-known operator with multiple award-winning venues. With a highly discerning clientele base, they have developed a long-held reputation for their first-class award-winning food offerings. Always striving to remain ahead with local food trends, our client is now on the hunt for a dynamic and creative Head Chef to lead the dedicated brigade and take their culinary operation to the next level. Job Description Set within a well-established luxury hotel in one of Queensland’s most vibrant tourism destinations, this role offers the chance to work closely with a respected Group Executive Chef and management team to create a standout guest offering across multiple dining experiences. This is not a "set and forget" hotel kitchen — we’re looking for a chef with a strong creative voice, a love of Italian and Mediterranean flavours, and the leadership to inspire a talented brigade across multiple outlets. Candidate Profile To be considered for this role you will have: Creativity around menu development and food presentation within contemporary produce-focused cuisine, with expertise in modern Italian cuisine highly desirable The ability to build a team and culture that is focused on creativity, quality and product Experience in awarded restaurants and dining groups locally or internationally Strong financial acumen relevant to labour and cost control Genuine enthusiasm and creative thinking for working in a new business Experience within a high-volume , premium restaurant environment A highly structured and organised approach, managing multiple tasks simultaneously Full unrestricted Australian working rights Offer This role is offering a strong remuneration package comprised of an excellent base salary pending experience. To learn more about this role, submit your application or contact Andrew Hickie at andrew@hastingspeople.com.au for a confidential discussion. By applying, you agree to the terms outlined in Hastings People’s privacy policy: www.hastingspeople.com.au/privacy-policy
