Executive Chef / Senior Head Chef

Executive Chef / Senior Head Chef | Coolangatta QLD | $100,000 – $130,000 + Benefits

This is a serious kitchen leadership appointment inside one of the Southern Gold Coast’s most recognised beachfront hospitality venues. Strong location, established reputation, loyal local following, and a dining and events offering with genuine room to elevate.

Our client is looking for an Executive Chef or Senior Head Chef who can lead from the front, bring structure to the kitchen, and deliver consistently across both high-quality dining and large-scale events.

This role is built for a chef who knows how to balance creativity, team leadership, cost control, and commercial performance without losing sight of the guest experience.

• KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead daily kitchen operations across dining, events, preparation, service, and execution

• Manage, train, roster, and develop the kitchen team with clear leadership and accountability

• Develop and implement seasonal menus using fresh, local, and high-quality produce

• Maintain strong standards across food preparation, presentation, quality control, and consistency

• Oversee food ordering, inventory management, supplier relationships, and stock control

• Drive food cost control, wage management, pricing, and overall kitchen profitability

• Work closely with venue management to ensure seamless service and strong operational alignment

• Deliver high-quality dining experiences while also catering for large groups and premium events

• Maintain compliance across food safety, hygiene, workplace health, and kitchen standards

• Stay across industry trends, techniques, and best practice to keep the culinary offering sharp and relevant

ABOUT YOU

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as an Executive Chef, Senior Head Chef, or senior culinary leader

• Formal culinary qualifications, including Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent

• Proven experience leading a kitchen team in a busy hospitality or events-driven environment

• Strong capability across fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced menu development

• Confident managing food costs, wage costs, inventory, suppliers, and kitchen budgets

• Experienced in delivering both restaurant dining and high-end events

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate, develop, and hold a team accountable

• Highly organised, calm under pressure, and able to make strong decisions during busy service periods

• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, compliance, and inventory management

• Passionate about hospitality, quality produce, and delivering a memorable guest experience

WHAT’S ON OFFER

• $100,000 – $130,000 salary package for the right candidate

• Senior kitchen leadership role at a recognised beachfront venue in Coolangatta

• Opportunity to shape menus, kitchen culture, and the broader culinary offering

• Strong mix of dining, events, and high-volume hospitality

• Professional development and long-term career advancement opportunities

• Discounts on food and beverages at the venue

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance

• Supportive, collaborative, and inclusive company culture

• Free parking

• Work in one of the Southern Gold Coast’s most iconic coastal locations

APPLY NOW

If you are an experienced Executive Chef or Senior Head Chef who wants real ownership, a strong venue, and the opportunity to lead a kitchen with genuine profile, this is the one worth picking up the phone for.

Apply now or contact Luke Hemmings on 0490 831 652.