We’re on the hunt for a commercially savvy, people-first Head Chef to lead one of our high-performing venues in the heart of Surfers Paradise. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love coaching teams and know how to balance creativity with strong margins - this is your move. Why the Gold Coast? Surrounded by world-famous beaches, year-round sunshine and constant tourism, the Surfers Paradise precinct is one of Australia’s most dynamic hospitality markets. High volume. Diverse clientele. Big opportunity. This isn’t a sleepy coastal gig - it’s a chance to lead a serious kitchen in a competitive, high-energy environment. The Role As Head Chef, you will: Lead, mentor and develop a full kitchen brigade Drive food quality and consistency across high-volume service Own COGS, labour targets and financial performance Deliver seasonal menu development suited to a broad coastal audience Ensure compliance, food safety and operational excellence Work closely with Venue Manager and senior leadership What We’re Looking For Proven experience as a Head Chef in a pub, bistro or high-volume venue Strong commercial acumen - confident managing GP, stock and labour A calm, structured leader who builds strong kitchen culture Someone hands-on in service who leads from the front Experience in tourism-driven or coastal markets highly regarded Why Choose Us? Competitive salary annual bonus of up to $20K paid quarterly Staff discounts across 240 venues in Australia & NZ Career progression in a growing, dynamic company Support from central teams including Marketing, Recruitment, IT & more Learning & development opportunities to enhance your skills How to Apply? Apply now on Seek or visit our careers page—our team will be in touch soon!
