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.
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.
