The Company

Step into the heart of Wide Bay's dining and entertainment scene - where good food, great company, and laid-back coastal vibes come together. This welcoming, family-owned spot is all about creating feel-good moments, whether you're here for a casual meal, sunset drinks, or live music with friends. With a menu full of fresh, flavour-packed dishes and friendly service that makes everyone feel at home, it's the kind of place you'll want to keep coming back to. From relaxed dinners to lively nights out, there's always something happening and everyone's invited.

The Role

The Head Chef will be in charge of all operations of this fresh, modern, and vibrant kitchen, which is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. The ideal candidate will collaborate with the owners, inspire others, and manage the Kitchen along with the following:

• In charge of menu design, seasonal menu changes & weekly specials
• Oversee all facets of Kitchen operations, policies, procedures, and food safety
• Build client relationships to maximize ordering with local suppliers
• Be a leader, manage and teach those in your team by leading by example
• Be the face of the kitchen who will work with FOH to achieve KPIs and high service standards

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will be required to have but not limited to the following attributes:

• Relevant Qualifications in kitchen operations and food safety
• 5 + Years of proven experience in managing high volume, hands on kitchen work
• Great time management, calm under pressure, acts with integrity, honesty, and empathy
• Proven experience in leading and managing a team full with diversity
• Creative, passionate, inspiring, with a collaborative mind-set presenting high quality meals
• Solid in administration - purchasing and stocktaking experience, managing budgets, COGS and able to use 'Cooking the Books'

Benefits and Culture

• Competitive salary of up to $100k + Super
• Lunch and Dinner service only - Diverse team and great culture
• Breathtaking location, quiet, and friendly community
• Join and be a part of a business with a proud history dedicated to great hospitality
• Clear business plan and development with renovations over the next 3 to 5 years

Join a family run business with future plans to expand their offering to the local community. Due to the nature of the business, we are taking all applications and hope to have someone join the team as soon as possible.

To apply online, please click on the apply button.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please contact Michael Redhead on [email protected]

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