▷ 15h Left Head Chef | Jubilee Tavern

2 days ago

Townsville, Australia Venue Co. Full time

Apply now Job no: 526194
Work type: Salaried
Location: North Queensland
Categories: Kitchen

Local Community Tavern | High-Volume, Fast-Paced Environment

Overview

About the Venue
A true neighborhood favourite, this venue brings together great food, sport, and local community spirit. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and family-friendly offering, it delivers classic pub favourites alongside seasonal specials. The team proudly engages in major sporting and community events, creating memorable dining experiences year-round.

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Head Chef who thrives in a high-volume kitchen and leads with confidence, energy, and pride. You will drive culinary standards, champion team development, and ensure consistency in every service. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who enjoys being visible in the kitchen, leading by example, and building a strong, motivated brigade.

You Will Need

- Demonstrated experience as a Head Chef in a busy pub or tavern environment
- Strong leadership skills with a focus on coaching, development, and team culture
- Operational excellence under pressure and a solutions-focused mindset
- Proven ability to design, cost, and execute menus with consistency and creativity
- Proven experience managing stock, labour, and cost control metrics
- Strong knowledge of food safety standards, compliance, and kitchen systems
- Confident communicator with strong collaboration abilities
- Experience managing functions and large-scale event menus
- Tech-savvy across POS, MS Office, and kitchen management systems

What You’ll Bring

- Pride in food quality and presentation
- A passion for local community engagement
- Drive to continually lift standards and develop talent
- Business acumen and an eye for efficiency improvements

What We Offer

- Competitive salary + annual bonus of up to $20K (paid quarterly)
- Staff discounts across 240+ venues in Australia & New Zealand
- Career pathways in a fast-growing hospitality group
- Support from central functions: Marketing, Ops, People & Culture, and more
- Ongoing leadership development and culinary growth opportunities

How to Apply

Apply now via Seek or our Careers Page. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a confidential discussion.

Advertised: 04 Nov 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 25 Nov 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

We are a place free from discrimination, where everyone belongs. We respect and celebrate the diversity of our communities, including people of all cultural and faith backgrounds, classes, gender or sexual identities, ages and abilities and we are committed to creating a safe and welcoming space for all.

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