The Company My client runs a hospitality venue offering casual dining, drinks, and event spaces in a scenic outdoor setting. It focuses on high-quality meals made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients, with options ranging from light bites to full-service catering for private and corporate functions. The experience also includes a relaxed café-style offering with pastries and beverages. Designed to be welcoming and versatile, it caters to everyday visits, group gatherings, and special occasions in a laid-back, social environment. The Role We are seeking a passionate and experienced Executive Chef to lead the kitchen of this well-regarded hospitality venue. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will drive the overall performance of the kitchen, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations and consistently high standards. More than just menu creation, you will be responsible for strengthening kitchen structure, maintaining systems and processes, and fostering a positive, organised, and efficient team environment. You will lead, mentor, and inspire your team, ensuring consistency across all service periods while supporting long-term kitchen sustainability. This role suits a collaborative and structured leader who values team development alongside culinary creativity. Skills and Experience The successful candidate will be expected to possess, but not be limited to, the following attributes: Design and execute seasonal, innovative menus aligned with our brand and venue - all day dining and functions Lead, mentor, and develop the kitchen team - strong team building & leadership skills Maintain exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency with creative flair in modern Australian Cuisine Manage food costs, ordering, stock control, and supplier relationships Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards Collaborate with management on events, specials, and business growth initiatives Benefits and Culture Competitive salary - Up to $120K Super Group discounts - staff meals - great working conditions Flexible roster- consecutive days off - no split shifts Long-term leadership role, growing business model Autonomous role, creative freedom This is an exciting opportunity to make a name for yourself in the growing Hospitality 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
