Join a progressive group of Gold Coast restaurants seeking a highly skilled chef and leader that brings multi-venue Executive Chef and 'hatted' experience with you, to elevate and lead this group of 3 as we expand during 2023. 

This is a hands-on leadership role working toward hatted quality, consistency, procedures and continued training systems. 

This role offers an Executive-level remuneration package for the top candidate. Above $110,000

Red Steakhouse & Bar in the stunning luxury marina of Sanctuary Cove Village of Hope Island; A 100-seat restaurant on the water's edge of the marina open daily for lunch and dinner.

“Red Steak & Game rewinds to the classic days of old, nostalgic food memories, reinvented, with an elevated and modern touch. Locally inspired by the land, complimented by the sea, native game, premium cuts, clean flavours.

Ladybird Restaurant & Bar on the Broadwater waterfront of Palazzo Versace Hotel, Main Beach; A 180-seat venue open daily for lunch and dinner. 

“We explore, we discover,
we seek flavour from the Orient,
with European touches.”

Birdcage Dining Room & Bar is a contemporary, globally inspired dining room with touches from the Orient and Meditteranean.  Flavours to compliment the extensive cocktail and International wine list. Birdcage is a local favourite in the dining hub of Tedder Avenue, Main Beach; seating 100 and open Tuesday to Sunday from 4.30pm.

We close for Christmas from Dec 25th to Jan 2nd.  Enjoy a rare Christmas and New Year's Eve with family and friends.

ABOUT YOU:

• Looking to challenge your skills and lift a group restaurants to the top level
• Multi-venue management
• Hatted restaurant head chef experience
• Events and catering head chef experience
• Punctual, professional and calm leader
• Excellent meat and game knowledge
• Confident with Asian cuisines
• Intermediate administrative skills
• Exceptional project & time management skills
• Management of stock and labour costs to budget
• Reputable relationship with suppliers and chefs in Australia
• Clear and open communicator 
• Goal orientated 
• Confident use of English language and excellent reading/writing skills
• You are an Australian resident
• Can work weekends 
• Own transportation/car

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Group Executive Chef overseeing all kitchen teams
• Collaboration with owner in creation of menus and goals for the group
• Directly accountable to owner 
• Recruitment of all senior chefs (with support from HQ)
• Meet KPI's for BOH - labour, food costs
• Rostering management
• Weekly stock control systems
• Create and adhere to standard recipe cards and standard operating procedures
• Set systems and consistency measures
• Training and mentorship to all kitchen staff
• Open communication with owners and head office management
• Working hours include weekend day and night shifts, some public holidays

ABOUT US:

• Highly experienced restaurant owner-operators
• Focused on growth and opportunity for all
• Dedicated to the ongoing improvement of equipment, systems and skills
• Eager to provide extra study and upskilling for all staff
• Love of our industry and want to work with like-minded people!
• Remuneration package is negotiable based on skills, experience and goals
• Staff discounts, Xmas/New Years closure.

Submit your application by email for a prompt reply. Zoom meetings accepted for initial interviews.

Minimum of 10 years experience at head chef level

Minimum 2 years experience as a Group/Multi-venue Executive Chef

Own car for transportation

Professional chef uniform at all times

Formal qualifications in commercial cookery

Pastry qualifications ideal but not essential

First Aid certification ideal but not essential

Microsoft Office certification ideal but not essential