Head Chef

3 weeks ago

Whitsunday Regional, Australia Hamilton Island Full time

HEAD CHEF – coca chu / Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island is seeking a creative and experienced Head Chef to lead the vibrant team at coca chu, our iconic beachfront restaurant overlooking Catseye Beach. With a playful menu inspired by the hawker-style street food of Southeast Asia, coca chu combines bold Asian flavours with an Aussie twist to create an unforgettable dining experience.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

  • Shape the menu – put your creative stamp on fresh, flavourful, and shareable dishes.
  • Live the island lifestyle – walk to work, relax by the beach, and embrace the tropical Whitsundays.
  • Enjoy amazing perks – subsidised accommodation, exclusive discounts, and a supportive team culture.

Your Role
As Head Chef at coca chu, you'll lead a passionate kitchen team in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. You'll oversee menu execution, uphold quality standards, and bring the restaurant's vibrant vision to life through innovative dishes and exceptional guest experiences.

Where You'll Make an Impact

  • Manage daily kitchen operations, staffing, and food safety compliance.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of dedicated chefs.
  • Collaborate with the Executive Chef to evolve and elevate coca chu's offering.
  • Maintain a strong focus on flavour, quality, consistency, and presentation.
  • Ensure seamless delivery of high-volume service while preserving creativity and fun.

What We're Looking For
You're a confident leader and creative culinary professional with a flair for bold flavours and a passion for team leadership. You thrive in fast-paced, high-end kitchens and love crafting dishes that surprise and delight.

To Be Successful, You Will Need:

  • Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (Essential).
  • Food Safety Supervisor Certification (Essential).
  • Minimum 4–5 years' experience in a Sous Chef or Head Chef role.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Experience with Asian Hawker-style cuisine (Highly desirable).
  • Excellent organisation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Flexible, positive, and reliable attitude.
  • Impeccable grooming and personal presentation.

About Hamilton Island
Our mission is to share the wonder of Hamilton Island with the world by creating wonder-filled experiences for our guests, employees and community.
Every team member plays a role in shaping those experiences – making Hamilton Island not just a great place to visit, but a great place to work.

A little island can do wonders... make your next career move one to remember. Apply now

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