HEAD CHEF

Your Mates Brewing Co.
Warana, QLD
A$85,000-$95,000 p/a + Bonus
Hospitality & Tourism → Chefs/Cooks
Full-time
On-site

Posted 1 day ago


Are you a passionate Head Chef looking for more than just a paycheck? Your Mates Brewing Co. offers a commitment to leadership and genuine work-life balance.

We are seeking a Head Chef to own the direction of the kitchen in one of Australia's fastest-growing breweries. After 3 years our current HC has decided to move on and we have some big shoes to fill!

Take full command of our high-volume kitchen in Warana with opportunities that can lead to an executive role over both our venues. Join a team that invests in your professional growth and time away from the pass.

Strategic Leadership & Financial Command

This is a senior management role demanding financial ownership and the ability to drive innovation and strategic results. We need a leader who can combine creativity, execution financial precision and team development.

You will be empowered to:

Own the Financials: Lead budgeting, forecasting, stock control, and invoicing reviews to aggressively achieve and maintain COGS and WAGE targets.

Assist with the Vision: Utilise your expertise to craft competitive bi-annual menus and elevate our brand through innovative food development and specials.

Lead the Culture: Personally manage the entire kitchen lifecycle—hiring, training, rostering, and fostering a high-performance culture defined by excellence, safety, and team spirit.

Ensure Compliance: Maintain absolute adherence to the highest level of WHS and hygiene standards across all operations.

The Commitment: Lifestyle and Investment

We understand the demands of a Head Chef role. We offer a benefits package designed to ensure your career is successful and sustainable.

Work life balance: Enjoy a guaranteed 38-hour maximum per week roster. We mean it. Ideally working towards a 9 day fortnight for the whole team.

Performance-based bonus: Structures for achieving and exceeding key financial targets

Development & Rewards: Dedicated time off for personal and business strategic planning, cultural events, research trips and ongoing professional development.

Relocation Fee: Serious candidates outside the SE Queensland region would be supported with a Relocation Fee.

Exceptional Perks: Receive a generous 40% discount on all food, beverage, merch, and our award-winning TA beer.

Criteria for Success

To secure this role, you must be more than just an outstanding chef—you must be a proven Leader.

Required Experience: Demonstrated success in a Head Chef or high-level Senior Sous Chef role, managing P&L .Bonus points if it has been over multi-site operations.

Essential Skills: Strategic thinker and leader with solid financial literacy, organisational skills, and a flawless understanding of WHS and food safety regulations.

Qualifications: Essential Trade Cooking Qualifications and relevant food safety certifications.

If you are ready to combine kitchen leadership with an enviable Sunshine Coast lifestyle, we want to hear from you.

Send your confidential application along with a cover letter detailing your commercial achievements and leadership philosophy, directly to: [email protected]


About Your Mates Brewing Co.

Warana, QLD, Australia

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