Head Chef | North Shore Tavern, Townsville.
• Drive Daily Specials, Promotions & Functions Offering.
• Lead a Kitchen Team in a High-Paced, High-Volume Venue.
• Professional Development Opportunities.
Join the North Shore Tavern team as the Head Chef, where you’ll lead our kitchen team in delivering exceptional Australian pub cuisine with creativity and passion. Located in the award-winning North Shore Community of Burdell, Townsville, our Tavern is a beloved fixture in a vibrant community setting, known for its welcoming atmosphere and high-paced, high-volume food service. With a menu that spans from classic Aussie pub favourites to seasonal specialties, our focus is on delivering exceptional food quality and fresh ingredients that cater to every palate. North Shore Tavern is committed to not just meeting but exceeding the expectations of our locals and visitors alike.
As Head Chef, you'll have the opportunity to influence and shape our evolving food offering. You'll be responsible for crafting daily specials, themed promotions, and exceptional function offerings, ensuring each dish complements our ethos of quality, value, and memorable experiences.
What We Offer:
• Creative Freedom: Take charge in the kitchen and let your creativity shine.
• Professional Growth: Professional development opportunities in a dynamic hospitality environment.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible rotating roster with shifts spanning weekdays, weekends, and evenings.
• Modern Expansive Kitchen: New kitchen equipment, well-thought-out sections designed for efficiency and comfort, including dry stores and cool rooms.
About You:
• Proven Expertise: Experience as a Head Chef in high-volume, quality-focused settings.
• Innovative Menu Development: Passion for utilising diverse ingredients to craft consistently high-quality dishes.
• Operational Management: Skilled in managing food costs, labour, and kitchen operations efficiently.
• Commitment to Safety: Adherence to food safety standards and protocols.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to mentor and inspire your team, fostering collaboration and high performance.
• Customer-Centric: Focused on delivering extraordinary dining experiences to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Team Management: Excellent at managing and supporting staff, creating a positive work environment.
Join us if you're passionate about leading a team and excited about playing a central role in the evolution of the North Shore Tavern. Help us turn every meal into an experience and become a key player in our journey of growth and innovation within Townsville's brightest suburb.
This is a ful-time role. Sponsorship is available for candidates who demonstrate ecceptional talent and a drive to succeed in a landmark venue. Apply below with a cover letter & your resume. Immediate start available.