In-Demand Chef Jobs in Hawthorne Qld

Head Chef – Melrose Restaurant & Rooftop Bar
Melrose Retaurant & Rooftop Bar —Bulimba QLD
- $85,000 - $100,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Culinary experience
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Employee discount
- Free food
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Breakfast Cook/Kitchen hand
Birds and Bees Cafe —Everton Hills QLD
- $65,000 - $66,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- In-person
- Kitchen experience
- Free food
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11d
Chef in Ascot
Aroma @ Ascot —Ascot QLD
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- No degree
- In-person
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Sous Chef
Flying Colours Bar —West End QLD
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Bar
- In-person
- Communication skills
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Kitchen Chef - Full Time
Ikkaku Yakiniku —Sunnybank QLD
- $80,000 - $85,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Cooking
- Organisational skills
- In-person
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Commis Chef
Brisbane Airport Hotels Group —Brisbane Airport QLD
- Part-time
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Chefs
Compass Group Australia —Cannon Hill QLD
- $29.46 - $36.82 an hour
- Part-time
- Culinary experience
- Kitchen experience
- Time management
- Parental leave
Sous Chef
Upper Ed Pty Ltd. Trading as: Knowhere —Spring Hill QLD
- $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- In-person
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4d
Calling All Chefs!
Marriott International, Inc —Brisbane QLD
- Full-time
- Culinary experience
- Communication skills
- Kitchen experience
- Employee assistance program
Chef
Southbank Beer Garden —South Brisbane QLD
- $31.50 - $55.00 an hour
- Full-time
- In-person
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8d
Sushi chef or Maker
Ichiban Sushi Barracks —Petrie Terrace QLD
- $24.95 - $50.33 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Employee discount
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Casual Chef
AVEO —Albion QLD
- $39.20 an hour
- Overtime
- Restaurant experience
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Employee assistance program
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3d
Cook/Chef
Cobra Bite Asian + Noodle —Deagon QLD
- Up to $110,000 a year
- Part-time
- In-person
- Profit sharing
- Free food
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Full-Time Chef
Chi Mc —Brisbane QLD
- $76,600 - $78,000 a year
- Full-time
- Culinary experience
- In-person
- Kitchen experience
- Employee discount
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Chef - Pizza and Pasta
Nowhere espresso —Toowong QLD
- $70,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
- Employee discount
- Free food
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7d
Chef
5Boroughs springwood —Springwood QLD
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
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Sous Chef - Baker
Compass Group Australia —Brisbane QLD
- $85,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Bakery
- Leadership
- Parental leave
Head Chef
Bonnie Doon Public House —Fortitude Valley QLD
- $80,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Management
- Team management
- In-person
Quick Apply
12d
Sous-Chef, Chefs of all Levels, kitchen prep staff.
The Beaumont Brisbane —Fortitude Valley QLD
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- In-person
Quick Apply
FIFO Chef
Compass Group Australia —Cannon Hill QLD
- Culinary experience
- Kitchen experience
- Free food

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Head Chef – Melrose Restaurant & Rooftop Bar

Melrose Retaurant & Rooftop Bar
Bulimba QLD

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Job Details

Full-time
$85,000 - $100,000 a year

Benefits

Visa sponsorship
Employee discount
Free food
Free drinks

Qualifications

Culinary experience
Certificate III
Menu planning
Culinary Arts
Organisational skills
Food preparation
Food safety
Leadership
Restaurant experience
Communication skills
Kitchen experience

Full Job Description

Melrose Restaurant & Rooftop Bar is seeking a talented, experienced, and commercially minded Head Chef to lead our kitchen team in the heart of Bulimba.

Melrose is a vibrant, high-energy venue recognised for elevated dining, premium cocktails, rooftop atmosphere, and exceptional guest experiences. We are looking for a passionate culinary leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to quality, creativity, team development, and operational excellence.

About the Role

As Head Chef, you will lead all kitchen operations, drive food quality and consistency, manage food and labour costs, develop menus, and inspire a high-performing team.

You will be supported by an established kitchen brigade, including a Sous Chef and Chef de Partie team, allowing you to focus on leadership, team development, menu innovation, operational excellence, and business performance.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Head Chef or an ambitious Senior Sous Chef looking to take the next step into their first Head Chef role with the support of an established team and ownership group.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader with strong operational and commercial skills, a passion for developing people, and a commitment to delivering exceptional food and guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage all day-to-day kitchen operations
Maintain exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation
Develop seasonal menus and innovative Pan-Asian dishes
Manage food costs, labour costs, and kitchen productivity
Oversee rostering, recruitment, training, and performance management
Manage stock control, ordering, supplier relationships, and inventory
Minimise food wastage and maximise profitability
Execute functions, events, and group bookings to a high standard
Ensure food safety, WHS, and compliance standards are maintained
Foster a positive, professional, and accountable kitchen culture

What We're Looking For

Minimum 5 years' culinary experience
3+ years as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef
Extensive Pan-Asian experience highly regarded
Experience in premium dining or high-volume venues
Strong leadership and team development skills
Proven experience managing food and labour costs
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen compliance
Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or ability to obtain)
Valid Australian work rights

Immediate Start Available

If you're a passionate culinary leader who takes pride in developing people, delivering exceptional food, and driving operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume and a brief cover letter.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount
Free drinks
Free food
Visa sponsorship

Experience:

Casual Fine Dining: 3 years (Preferred)
Chef Pan Asian: 5 years (Required)

Licence/Certification:

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (SIT30821) (Required)

Work Authorisation:

Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

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chef jobs in hawthorne qld

Head Chef – Melrose Restaurant & Rooftop Bar

Breakfast Cook/Kitchen hand

Chef in Ascot

Sous Chef

Kitchen Chef - Full Time

Commis Chef

Chefs

Sous Chef

Calling All Chefs!

Chef

Sushi chef or Maker

Casual Chef

Cook/Chef

Full-Time Chef

Chef - Pizza and Pasta

Chef

Sous Chef - Baker

Head Chef

Sous-Chef, Chefs of all Levels, kitchen prep staff.

FIFO Chef

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