Head Chef Mulgrave Q Barbeque

About the role

Q Barbeque is looking for an experienced, energetic and passionate Head Chef to take the lead in the Mulgrave kitchen. You'll have ownership of the day-to-day operation of the kitchen in a busy American-style BBQ restaurant built around smoked meats, big flavours, great food and great hospitality.

Key responsibilities

• Leading, training and developing the kitchen team
• Creating a strong, positive kitchen culture and setting standards
• Running busy services efficiently and working closely with restaurant management
• Recruiting, hiring and managing kitchen staff rosters
• Maintaining excellent food quality, consistency, portion sizes and presentation
• Managing food costs, COGS, wastage and portion control
• Ordering, stock management and supplier management
• Food safety, hygiene, HACCP procedures and kitchen cleanliness
• Equipment care and maintenance
• Contributing ideas and working with management on menu development

About you

• A strong chef with genuine drive and passion for hospitality
• A great leader who leads from the front and isn't afraid to get hands dirty
• Someone who puts the team first and helps people improve
• Able to stay calm and lead confidently during busy services
• Takes pride in consistency, presentation and food quality
• Understands the numbers behind running a successful kitchen
• Can identify problems and fix them
• Wants to grow with the business rather than simply clock in and out

About us

Q Barbeque is a busy American-style BBQ restaurant built around smoked meats, big flavours, great food and great hospitality. We're actively involved in growing the business and looking for someone who can make the kitchen better, develop the team and contribute ideas.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Full-time, stable position
• Busy, established restaurant
• Opportunity to have real input into the kitchen and menu
• Supportive ownership and management
• Opportunity for career progression as the business grows
• Employer sponsorship may be available for the right candidate, subject to eligibility and performance