Corporate Roster - Hands on role - Full Autonomy Be Creative - Create exciting menu options - Grow the business Company discounts - Free Car Parking - Great Salary The Company My client acquired a well-positioned hotel in Brisbane's South Bank precinct four years ago and has continued to strengthen its presence in the local market. Within the property sits a busy, contemporary dining space offering a relaxed, modern Australian menu built around fresh, locally sourced produce. The venue operates as a strong breakfast and lunch destination, known for quality coffee and approachable favourites, before transitioning into a casual evening offering featuring share-style dishes, substantial mains and a thoughtfully selected range of beers and wines in a warm, modern setting. The Role An exciting opportunity exists for a dynamic, up-and-coming Sous Chef or a young Head Chef to lead the kitchen and make a name in Brisbane's hotel dining scene. This hands-on leadership role is perfect for a chef with presence, passion, and a clear vision for growth. You'll balance creativity with commercial outcomes, elevating the food offering while driving performance across A la carte, conferencing, and events. Leading and inspiring the kitchen team, you'll develop seasonal, modern menus that excite guests and increase spend per head. You'll drive revenue growth through strategic menu engineering and well-structured function packages, ensuring flawless execution across daily service and large-scale events. With accountability for food costs, wage targets, and supplier relationships, you'll also collaborate closely with hotel leadership to expand the conferencing and events business and maximise overall performance. Skills and Experience The successful candidate will be expected to possess, but not be limited to, the following attributes: Worked in a hotel restaurant and functions setting in a Sous Chef role, or be in your early years as a Head Chef Proven ability to produce, deliver and execute high-level Corporate and Function menus as well as casual and elevated Modern Australian menu offerings Strong time management skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure - this is a hands-on role and not for an office Chef Excellent leadership and communication skills, with a collaborative approach, positive attitude, and strong work ethic Relevant qualifications in Commercial Cookery, as well as certifications in food safety and hygiene Benefits and Culture Competitive salary - $85K to $95K Super (minimum and based on experience) Hotel Discounts - Staff Meals - Free Car Park Mainly corporate working hours - consecutive days off - no split shifts Long-term leadership role, growing business model Autonomous role, be a part of a larger management team This is an exciting opportunity to make a name for yourself in the growing Hotel industry in Brisbane, be a part of something special and work hard for your rewards. To apply online, please click on the apply button. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please contact Michael Redhead on mredhead@frontlinehospitality.com.au Seeking a job change? When you fill out a confidential profile with Frontline Hospitality it goes to our team of experienced recruiters who will work with you to find your dream role. Our unique system of recruitment means the whole team will be trying to find you the right job. Whether it is now or in the near future we will continue to match positions to suit your needs until we find you the perfect job! Or just looking around? We highly recommend that you call us even if you are not officially in the job market. Once we understand what you are looking for we keep you in the know, because no one knows Hospitality like us. Also, the majority of positions we fill are done so without advertising! Existing Frontline Hospitality registered candidates often get the first look at new opportunities. Did you know? Frontline Hospitality has offices across Australia and not all of our roles are advertised on external job boards, so head to our website to view all of our available positions and apply for any roles of interest. www.frontlinehospitality.com.au SCR-michael-redhead-1 Consultant mredhead@frontlinehospitality.com.au Reference number: 217383 Profession:Hospitality & TourismChefs/Cooks Company: Frontline Hospitality QLD Date posted: 4th Mar, 2026
