In-Demand Head chef and sous chef Jobs in Brisbane Central Business District 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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Chefs for Blackwater Villages - Central Queensland
Compass Group Australia —Spring Hill QLD
- $98,587 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Kitchen experience
Head Chef
Ovolo Group —Fortitude Valley QLD
- Full-time
- Budgeting
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Chef de Partie
MERCURE —Spring Hill QLD
- Full-time
- Culinary experience
- Hotel experience
- Kitchen experience
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
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Chef Supervisor
Compass Group Australia —Spring Hill QLD
- Full-time
- Kitchen experience
4d
Sous Chef - Baker
Compass Group Australia —Brisbane QLD
- $85,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Bakery
- Leadership
- Parental leave
10d
Senior Chef's
Compass Group Australia —Brisbane QLD
- $29.88 - $35.00 an hour
- Weekend availability
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- Leadership
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- Parental leave
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Sous Chef - Oxford 152
Endeavour Group —Bulimba QLD
- Weekend availability
- Kitchen experience
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Cook - Berrinba Greens Care Community
Opal HealthCare —Browns Plains QLD
- Part-time
- Management
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Parental leave
- Referral program

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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
10 days ago

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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Head Chef – Melrose Restaurant & Rooftop Bar

Chefs for Blackwater Villages - Central Queensland

Head Chef

Chef de Partie

Chef Supervisor

Sous Chef - Baker

Senior Chef's

Sous Chef - Oxford 152

Cook - Berrinba Greens Care Community

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