Head Chef - New Opening!

Since opening its doors in 2013, NOMAD has grown from a singular vision into one of edition's most celebrated restaurants, with venues in Sydney and Melbourne. We are thrilled to announce that the next chapter will unfold in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley in Summer 2027, with the same ambition that has shaped every NOMAD before it.

NOMAD Brisbane will carry forward what has defined us from the beginning, generous hospitality, exceptional produce and dining experiences shaped by connection.

Inspired by journeys through Spain, Morocco and the Middle East, and grounded in a deep appreciation for Australia's extraordinary farmers, growers and producers, NOMAD has always drawn together influences from near and far. Its food is guided by a sense of place, celebrating local ingredients while embracing the flavours, techniques and traditions that have become synonymous with NOMAD.

While connected to its Sydney and Melbourne counterparts, NOMAD Brisbane will be distinctly its own. A restaurant that feels both familiar and new, shaped by its location and community, reflecting Brisbane’s incredible dining culture and Queensland’s world-class produce.

The Opportunity

As we prepare to open our doors, we’re looking for an exceptional Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and bring NOMAD Brisbane to life.

Working with our Culinary Director, you’ll shape the food, set the standards of the kitchen and build the team that delivers them. This is a rare opportunity to establish a kitchen from the ground up in a premium, high-volume venue on James Street, one of Brisbane’s most popular dining precincts.

You’ll oversee seasonal menu development and execution, while leading the kitchen set-up, systems and workflows ahead of opening. You’ll train and mentor the brigade, manage supplier relationships, ordering and stock control, and take ownership of kitchen financial performance, including COGS and labour targets. You’ll also ensure food safety, HACCP and WHS standards are consistently met.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Chef to lead NOMAD Brisbane in its highly anticipated 2027 opening.

Our ideal candidate will have

• 5+ years’ experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef in premium, high-volume kitchens
• A genuine passion for new openings and the drive to build a kitchen, brigade and culture from scratch
• Outstanding culinary skills, with a deep respect for produce, technique and consistency
• Proven experience developing menus and managing a kitchen P&L, including COGS, rostering and forecasting
• Strong leadership and the ability to keep a brigade calm, focused and motivated through peak service
• A track record of training and developing chefs at every level
• Thorough knowledge of food safety, HACCP and WHS requirements
• A keen eye for detail across food quality, consistency and kitchen standards
• The ability to collaborate with the Culinary Director, front-of-house leaders and stakeholders across the business and interstate
• Humility, respect and kindness in how you lead, with the confidence to work autonomously

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration and gratuities paid weekly
• Grow your career with genuine opportunities across the edition Hospitality portfolio, including interstate and cross-venue pathways
• Ongoing training, mentorship and professional development to support your long-term career growth
• Access to WSET training
• The opportunity to work alongside some of most respected hospitality professionals
• A collaborative team culture built on respect, professionalism and genuine hospitality
• Generous staff discount of up to 50% across all edition venues
• Referrals bonuses

Who We Are
Established in 2013 edition is a hospitality group dedicated to delivering memorable restaurant experiences rooted in generosity, warmth, and care. We aspire to influence the hospitality industry in a way that can evolve and grow past the one we inherited.

edition’s venues are: NOMAD Sydney, NOMAD Melbourne, NOMAD Brisbane, Reine & La Rue, Privé, Florentino Dining Room, Café Florentino, Cellar Bar and Back of House.