Head Chef

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Location:The Club at Parkwood Village, Gold Coast
Reports to:Venue Manager & Managing Director
Employment Type:Full-Time

About The Club at Parkwood Village

The Club at Parkwood Village is one of the Gold Coast's premier hospitality, golf, and entertainment destinations. Home to the Gold Coast Titans, our venue features a 18 Golf golf course, vibrant bistro, café, kids' arcade, sports bar, gaming lounge, 3 x events Spaces, Australia's largest mini-golf course, and state-of-the-art Swing Suite golf simulators.

And this is just the beginning. The Club is the foundation of the soon-to-launchPalm Valley Gold Coast— a world-class integrated surf , Golf , lifestyle precinct. This visionary project will include a surf park, luxury hotel, wellness hub, high-end food and beverage experiences, and premium residences — creating one of the most exciting career landscapes in the Australian hospitality industry.

Explore more:
www.theclubparkwood.com.au

palmvalleygc.com

The Role

AsHead Chef, you will lead the operational excellence of our Bistro and Function kitchens. Reporting directly to the Venue Manager and Managing Director, you will be instrumental in driving quality, consistency, and innovation while mentoring and developing a talented kitchen brigade. This is more than a job — it's a launchpad into something much bigger.

As Palm Valley Gold Coast evolves, so too will your opportunity — with the potential to grow into a senior culinary leadership role within one of Australia's most ambitious leisure, lifestyle, and hospitality developments.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee daily kitchen operations across the bistro and function venues

Lead, motivate, and manage a team of chefs and kitchen staff

Drive culinary excellence during service and high-volume events

Develop the seasonal menu design, including specials.

Ensure consistency in quality, portioning, and presentation

Manage ordering, food cost, stock levels, and supplier relationships

Maintain the highest standards of hygiene, food safety, and WHS compliance

Support rostering, Wage percentage , labour planning, and staff development

What You Bring

Proven experience as a Head Chef or senior Sous Chef in a busy, multi-outlet venue

Strong leadership and communication skills with staff, management and suppliers

Creativity and confidence in executing high-quality modern Australian cuisine

Expertise in kitchen operations, food cost control, and systems

A hands-on, calm, and solutions-focused approach to service

Culinary qualifications and food safety certifications

Why Work With Us

Be part of a landmark venue with genuine future opportunities

Join a leadership team that values creativity, accountability, and growth

Work in a dynamic, high-performance kitchen culture

Competitive salary, employee perks, and development pathways

Long-term potential to help shape the culinary identity ofPalm Valley Gold Coast

Be Part of the Future

This is your opportunity to step into a leadership role at one of the Gold Coast's most exciting venues — and become part of the culinary team that will help shape the future ofPalm Valley.

Apply now and join the journey.

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