Head Chef – Townsville, North Queensland

NQ Hospitality
Townsville, QLD
A$140,000-$160,000 p/a
Hospitality & Tourism → Chefs/Cooks
Full-time
On-site

Posted 6 days ago


Head Chef – Townsville, North Queensland

$140,000 + Super | $20,000 Sign-On Bonus | Relocation Assistance Provided*

Are you a talented and passionate Head Chef ready for your next big opportunity? Join us in stunning North Queensland and lead the kitchen at one of the region’s most exciting hospitality venues.

We’re seeking an experienced culinary leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-quality environment and can inspire a team to deliver exceptional food and service.

What We Offer

$140,000 annual salary + superannuation

$20,000 sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance to help you settle in

Supportive management and a professional team environment

Opportunity to shape menus, systems, and kitchen culture from the ground up

About the Role

Lead menu creation and design innovative dishes that align with our brand’s identity.

Find, manage and mentor a team of talented chefs, creating staff culture, ensuring they deliver consistent, high-quality dishes

Develop and implement innovative culinary concepts that align with the hotels brand and vision for kitchen operations of 2 kitchens

Monitor and control food and labour costs to maintain profitability

What we're looking for

Minimum 2 years of experience a Head Chef role in high volume, multi-outlet establishment [Experience with Gastropub food preferred but not essential]

Proven track record of building, leading and managing a high-performing kitchen team

Excellent culinary skills, including a deep understanding of various cooking techniques and a passion for using fresh, local ingredients, strong knowledge of meat and seafood.

Creative flair to develop seasonal menus and specials

Strong business acumen, with the ability to manage budgets, control costs, and drive profitability

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with the management team

What's on offer

Competitive salary and bonus opportunities and work life balance

Ongoing training and development opportunities to support your career growth

A dynamic and collaborative management environment that values creativity, innovation, and teamwork.

Ready to Apply?

If you're an inspiring leader with a love for food and hospitality, and you're ready to bring your creativity and experience to our establishment, we’d love to hear from you. Send resume to [email protected].


About NQ Hospitality

Townsville, QLD, Australia

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