Head Chef | Runaway Bay Tavern

Lead from the front. Build a great team. Make your mark.
Runaway Bay Tavern is looking for an experienced, hands-on Head Chef to lead our kitchen team at our newly renovated venue on the Gold Coast.
This is a great opportunity for a strong leader who enjoys a busy pub environment, takes pride in their food and knows how to balance great service with strong kitchen performance.
About the role
You’ll take ownership of day-to-day kitchen operations, leading by example and responding quickly to customer demand and weekly trading needs. You’ll need to be commercially minded, organised and ready to get hands-on when things get busy.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading, training and developing the kitchen team
Being hands-on during service and setting the standard for the team
Managing labour costs and rostering
Responding quickly to customer demand and weekly trading needs
Managing food costs, ordering, stock control and wastage
Maintaining food quality, presentation and consistency
Ensuring food safety, hygiene and kitchen standards are maintained
Creating a positive team culture built on accountability, teamwork and a can-do attitude
What we’re looking for
4+ years’ experience as a Head Chef in a busy kitchen
Strong leadership skills and a hands-on approach
Experience managing labour and food costs
A can-do attitude and the ability to think on your feet
Someone reliable who leads by example and brings out the best in their team
Why join us?
Competitive salary + annual bonus of up to $20K paid quarterly
A newly renovated kitchen and venue
A great kitchen team with training and support provided
Staff discounts across 240+ Australian Venue Co. venues
Career development opportunities across the group
If you’re a hands-on leader who knows how to run a busy kitchen and drive results, we’d love to hear from you!