Head Chef Jobs In Australia

The Waves Group is seeking an experienced and dedicated Head Chef to lead the kitchen team at The Waves Club Elliott Heads. This is a pivotal role for someone who thrives on mentorship, menu innovation, and maintaining the high standards that our members love. If you have a proven track record in kitchen leadership and want to contribute to a beloved not-for-profit club, we invite you to bring your skills and positive energy to our team.

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Company Overview

The Waves Group is a collection of market-leading, not-for-profit social and sports clubs, deeply embedded in the community across Bundaberg, Caloundra, and Elliott Heads. With over 100 staff, 95,000 members, and affiliations with 16 sporting sub-clubs, we offer a diverse range of services from dining and entertainment to gaming and functions. We pride ourselves on being more than just venues; we are community pillars where people connect, celebrate, and belong.

Key Responsibilities

As the Head Chef, you will be the driving force behind our kitchen’s success, with key duties including:

Leading, mentoring, and inspiring the kitchen team to consistently deliver high-quality, delicious meals.
Overseeing all daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth, efficient, and safe service.
Creating, costing, and updating seasonal menus and specials to manage food costs and excite our members.
Managing inventory, ordering, and stock control with a focus on minimising waste.
Ensuring strict compliance with all Food Safety Standards and Workplace Health & Safety regulations.
Handling weekly rostering, training for junior staff, and fostering a positive, collaborative kitchen culture.
Providing excellent communication and contributing to a team-oriented environment across the club.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be a qualified and passionate professional with:

A minimum Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery and a current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a similar senior kitchen leadership role.
Strong culinary skills, creativity, and a passion for food quality and presentation.
Excellent leadership, team management, and mentoring abilities.
Strengths in inventory control, cost management, and menu planning.
The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining standards.
A reliable, flexible nature with a positive “can-do” attitude and outstanding customer service ethos.

Benefits and Perks

Leading our kitchen at The Waves Club Elliott Heads offers more than a job it offers a career within a supportive community organisation, including:

The opportunity to lead and shape a kitchen in a premier, community-focused club.
A stable role within a successful and growing not-for-profit group.
A competitive hourly wage, with a base pay range of $40,000 – $80,000 per year (pro-rated for part-time hours).
A dynamic work environment where you can be creative and make a tangible impact.
The satisfaction of contributing to a venue that is a cherished part of its community.

How to Apply

If you are ready to take on this leadership role and meet the criteria above, please send your resume and a cover letter addressed to the Head Chef, Christiaan Loch, at christiaan.loch@thewavesgroup.org.

We look forward to discovering how your experience, passion, and leadership can contribute to the ongoing success of The Waves Club Elliott Heads.