HEAD CHEF - Woombye Pub

The Woombye Pub is a much-loved local institution, combining the character of a traditional country pub with a vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere. Serving lunch and dinner seven days a week, we're passionate about quality food, genuine hospitality and creating a venue that locals are proud to call their own.

With the upcoming completion of our exciting new Beer Garden development and continued investment in the venue, we're entering an exciting period of growth.

We're now seeking an experienced and motivated Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and help shape the future of our food offering.

This is more than a kitchen management role. It's an opportunity to work alongside an experienced management team, influence menu development, mentor a loyal brigade and leave your mark on one of the Sunshine Coast's iconic hospitality venues.

About the Role

As Head Chef, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day leadership of our kitchen operation, ensuring consistently high standards while driving efficiency, innovation and team culture.

You'll work closely with the Publican and management team to:

• Lead, mentor and develop an established kitchen team.
• Deliver exceptional quality food with consistency and pride.
• Create seasonal menu ideas using fresh, local produce.
• Cost menus, manage stock, purchasing and supplier relationships.
• Drive food margins while minimising waste.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and workplace safety.
• Manage kitchen rosters and labour costs.
• Use modern kitchen management systems to analyse performance and drive continual improvement.
• Play a key role in the ongoing success and growth of the venue as our Beer Garden and food trade continue to expand.

About You

You'll be someone who enjoys leading from the front and brings a positive, professional attitude to every service.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or higher).
• Previous experience as a Head Chef or an experienced Sous Chef/2IC ready to take the next step.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
• A solid understanding of food cost control, ordering and inventory management, using Buy Force Live or similar Food Management Systems.
• Experience maintaining WHS and Food Safety compliance.
• A passion for quality food, local produce and continuous improvement.
• Strong computer skills and confidence using hospitality management systems.

Most importantly, you'll be someone who genuinely enjoys building a positive kitchen culture where people work hard, support one another and take pride in what they produce.

What's in it for You?

We know great chefs have choices, so we offer more than just a salary.

You'll enjoy:

• Above Award annualised salary package.
• Performance bonus opportunities through our KPI incentive program.
• Overtime remunerated beyond agreed reasonable hours.
• Long-term career opportunities within the Norton Hospitality Group.
• Creative input into menu development and food direction.
• A supportive leadership team that values your ideas and invests in your success.
• A stable, well-established business with a reputation for developing and retaining great people.

If you're looking for your next leadership opportunity and want to be part of an exciting new chapter at the Woombye Pub, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Find out more about the venue at https://www.thewoombyepub.com.au

Learn more about our group at https://www.nhgroup.com.au