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Head Chef

Cairns, QueenslandFull-time2026-10-31 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead the kitchen team to oversee all operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, hygiene, and service delivery to guests.

Role type

Senior IC Head Chef

Builds

Full-service meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) for hotel guests

Domain

Hospitality / Hotel F&B

Required skills

Kitchen team leadership, menu planning and development, food cost control, inventory management, HACCP compliance, modern cuisine techniques

Preferred skills

Experience in high-volume hotel environments, ability to work under pressure, strategic operational review

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor the kitchen team, oversee meal preparation and cooking, plan and implement seasonal menus, monitor food costs and inventory, ensure compliance with WHS and hygiene regulations, collaborate on staff development and rostering

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC