Head Chef – Regional Queensland (4073589)
Job Description
Head Chef – Regional Queensland
Immediate start | $90,000 salary | Free accommodation
Based in a welcoming regional Queensland country town, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head Chef with strong kitchen leadership, menu development and hands-on cooking skills to take charge of a well-established pub kitchen. You’ll lead a small team, oversee busy lunch and dinner services, create quality pub-style meals and maintain high standards across food quality, presentation, food safety and kitchen operations.
If you’re a confident chef who enjoys being hands-on, takes pride in your food and thrives in a close-knit team environment, this role offers the opportunity to make your mark in a genuine country hospitality setting.
Package
- Full-time position
- $90,000 salary
- Free accommodation
- Own room in an off-site shared staff house
About the venue
This family-friendly country pub sits in the heart of town and is known for its relaxed atmosphere, welcoming service and genuine country hospitality.
With a strong local following, the venue caters to locals, travellers, families, groups and functions, with lunch and dinner served seven days a week. Surrounded by well-maintained grounds and a strong sense of community, it’s a venue where good food, friendly service and a laid-back atmosphere are at the heart of the experience.
About the role
As Head Chef, you’ll take ownership of the kitchen and play a key role in delivering a consistent, high-quality food offering. You’ll need to be comfortable balancing leadership with hands-on cooking, while confidently managing the day-to-day demands of a busy regional pub.
Key responsibilities
- Lead, motivate and supervise the kitchen team to deliver efficient daily service
- Plan, develop and maintain menus suited to a busy regional pub
- Oversee food preparation, cooking and presentation to consistently high standards
- Manage food ordering, stock control, storage and supplier relationships
- Monitor food costs, portion control and kitchen profitability
- Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness standards
- Prepare kitchen rosters and coordinate daily staff duties
- Train and support kitchen team members
- Coordinate kitchen operations during busy services, weekends, functions and special events
- Control food waste while maintaining quality, freshness and appropriate stock levels
- Work closely with venue management and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth service
- Maintain a positive, organised and professional kitchen environment
- Undertake other duties as required
What we’re looking for
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- Previous Head Chef or senior Chef experience
- Strong hands-on cooking skills and a passion for quality food
- Experience leading and supervising a kitchen team
- Menu planning and development experience
- Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen hygiene requirements
- Understanding of food costs, ordering, stock control and portion management
- The ability to confidently manage busy services and functions
- Excellent organisation and time-management skills
- A practical, team-focused approach
- The ability to work independently and take ownership of the kitchen
The location
Located in a small, quiet country town in regional Queensland, this role offers a relaxed rural lifestyle with a genuine community feel.
Expect open farmland, a friendly local community, country pubs and cafés, and a slower pace of life away from the pressures of a busy regional centre. It’s an ideal setting for someone who enjoys regional hospitality, community connection and a more relaxed lifestyle while continuing to build their career in a hands-on kitchen leadership role.
If you’re an experienced Head Chef looking for a rewarding regional opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.
How to Apply:
If you are ready to start your remote adventure and feel you are the right candidate for this role, we would love to hear from you – please forward your resume to jobs@mlkarecruitment.com.au or click ‘Apply Now’ above.
All applications are handled on a confidential basis.
Note, due to confidentiality on some roles, not all our positions are externally advertised.
Who We Are:
MLKA Hospitality Recruitment are industry leaders in remote, regional and outback hospitality employment Australia wide. Australian owned and operated since 2008.
Our roles offer an excellent opportunity for skilled hospitality staff to embark on an adventurous career, experiencing the REAL Australia.
We recruit for equal opportunity employers.
Specific details of our roles, salary and locations are provided during the interview process.
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Escape the high cost and stresses of city living with a fantastic live in role – accommodation packages are provided with all roles.
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