In-Demand Head chef Jobs in Brisbane, Qld

Head Chef
MAYA Mexican —Fortitude Valley QLD
- $95,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Budgeting
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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8d
Head Chef
Compass Group Australia —Brisbane QLD
- $100,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Leadership
- Kitchen experience
- Parental leave
BMA Villages - Head Chef
Compass Group Australia —Brisbane Airport QLD
- $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Kitchen experience
- Free food
Head Chef
Bolton Clarke —Brisbane QLD
- Full-time
- No degree
- Care plans
- Leadership
- Health insurance
- Employee assistance program
1d
FIFO Head Chefs, Chef Supervisors and Chefs
Compass Group Australia —Brisbane Airport QLD
- Full-time
- Kitchen experience
- Free food
Executive Chef
Matthews Hospitality Group —East Brisbane QLD
- $10,593.89 - $14,860.46 a month
- Weekend availability
- Culinary experience
- In-person
- Leadership
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5d
Head Chef - Morrison Hotel
Endeavour Group —Woolloongabba QLD
- From $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Employee assistance program
3d
Chef Manager
Compass Group Australia —Cannon Hill QLD
- $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Leadership
- Parental leave
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Australian Venue Co. —Nundah QLD
- $70,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Employee discount
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Executive Chef
Artesian Hospitality —Brisbane QLD
- $100,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Culinary experience
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Compass Group Australia —Brisbane QLD
- Full-time
- Management
- Parental leave
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Head Chef

MAYA Mexican
Fortitude Valley QLD

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Job Details

Full-time
$95,000 - $105,000 a year
8 days ago

Benefits

Employee discount

Qualifications

Budgeting
Food safety
Financial acumen
Communication skills
Maya
Kitchen experience

Full Job Description

HEAD CHEF | MAYA MEXICAN | ICONIC BRISBANE ROOFTOP

Coats Group
Brisbane QLD
Chefs/Cooks (Hospitality & Tourism)
Full Time

Lead One of Brisbane's Most Iconic Rooftop Kitchens

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead the kitchen at MAYA Mexican.

Perched above Fortitude Valley with breathtaking 270-degree views of the Brisbane CBD, Story Bridge and New Farm, MAYA has established itself as one of Brisbane's premier dining destinations. Combining vibrant Mexican flavours with premium Australian produce, our menu draws inspiration from the coastal regions of Baja California, Yucatán and Tulum, delivering a modern dining experience built around sharing, quality and exceptional hospitality.

As Head Chef, you will take full ownership of the kitchen, leading a talented brigade while driving culinary excellence, operational efficiency and team development. This is an outstanding opportunity for a passionate leader looking to make their mark with one of Brisbane's leading hospitality groups.

About the Role

As Head Chef, you will be responsible for the overall management of the kitchen, including:

Leading, inspiring and developing the kitchen team
Delivering exceptional food quality, consistency and presentation
Creating and developing seasonal menus in line with the MAYA concept
Managing food costs, labour budgets and kitchen profitability
Ordering, stock control and inventory management
Maintaining accurate recipe costing and portion control
Driving innovation while maintaining brand standards
Ensuring all food safety, HACCP and workplace health and safety standards are met
Training and mentoring chefs
Curating a positive, professional and high-performing kitchen culture
Working closely with the Venue Manager and senior leadership team to achieve business objectives
Maintaining equipment and ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently at all times

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

Previous experience as a Head Chef
A proven ability to lead high-performing kitchen teams
Strong financial acumen with experience managing food costs and labour budgets
Excellent organisational and communication skills
A passion for developing people and building positive team culture
The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality
Sound knowledge of HACCP, food safety and compliance
Full Australian working rights

Experience with Mexican or Latin American cuisine is highly regarded.

What We Offer

Lead one of Brisbane's most recognised rooftop dining destinations
Opportunity to shape the culinary direction of MAYA
Competitive salary package based on experience
Staff discounts across all Coats Group venues

If you're an ambitious and creative culinary leader ready to take ownership of an iconic Brisbane venue, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining why you're the right person to lead the MAYA kitchen.

Only applicants with the appropriate skills and experience will be contacted.

Pay: $95,000.00 – $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount

Work Location: In person

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