Head Chef - Supernormal Brisbane

Head Chef - Supernormal Brisbane 

One of Australia’s most established hospitality groups, Trader House, is looking for a Head Chef for Supernormal Brisbane. 

About Supernormal Brisbane: 

Supernormal Brisbane is the first venue for Trader House outside of our Melbourne home, opening mid 2024. The restaurant, designed by Sydney-based architects ACME, will be sympathetic to its surrounds – a beautiful, light-filled space with high ceilings and glass frontage to make the most of its incredible riverfront location. Situated within a ground-breaking, eco-progressive and Green Star certified building at 443 Queen Street created for the Brisbane climate. 

Supernormal Brisbane's menu will feature classics from its Melbourne counterpart, alongside new dishes that explore local produce and connect with Queensland’s farmers, fishers and foragers. 

Our opening team will experience all the Trader House benefits, training, mentorship and support from our wider management team. Be part of something truly special and unique from day one, shaping the restaurant’s success and bringing Supernormal Brisbane to life. 

About Trader House:

Trader House is a collective of restaurants, bars, specialty retail stores and tailored events by Melbourne-based chef, cookbook author and columnist Andrew McConnell and photographer Jo McGann. They are Gimlet at Cavendish House (#84 in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2022, two hats), Apollo Inn, Cutler & Co. (two hats), Supernormal (one hat), Cumulus Inc. (one hat), Marion (one hat), Builders Arms Hotel, Meatsmith Heritage Butcher, Morning Market and Handmade Parties & Events. 

About the role: 

This is a rare opportunity for a career-focused chef to make an impact in a highly anticipated new restaurant. The role involves working closely with the Head Chef, Executive Chef Andrew McConnell, and the management team to create a seasonal, balanced, contemporary and dynamic offering. The Head Chef will live our company values of development, quality, inclusivity, community & sustainability. 

What you’ll bring:

• A strong drive to lead by example
• The ability to implement and uphold operating systems and values to ensure we remain an industry leader
• Self-motivation and creativity to design menus, develop recipes and techniques through a contemporary lens 
• The ability to train, teach, develop and mentor staff 
• An eye for detail and a continual drive for development, improvement and innovation
• Effective and adaptable time management and communication skills 

What you can expect: 

• Unparalleled support and guidance, an empowering and refreshing approach to running restaurants 
• A commitment to the further development of your skills and experience as a hospitality professional, with personalised mentorship and support from Trader House Group chefs and the senior management team
• Build excellent supplier relationships, accessing the best and freshest produce 
• An attractive salary 
• Real autonomy in your role 
• A healthy and refreshing approach to running restaurants; a real life/work balance and career

This position is a long-term engagement – and each day offers a new opportunity. We offer internal management training to help you thrive, while managing the demands of an extremely busy restaurant, whilst continuing to develop. 

Supernormal has been an industry leader since 2014, and our commitment to top produce, suppliers and finding great people to deliver exceptional food and service is paramount. 

Relocation packages considered for interstate applicants. With a flexible start date, you could train and work alongside the Melbourne team prior to opening. 

Please apply with a current CV and cover letter addressed to Ben Pollard. 

***@traderhouse.com.au

All applications and enquiries are confidential.