The Leichhardt Hotel is relaunching with a bold new menu, a fresh team, and a whole lot of ambition. A high-energy hospitality venue in Rockhampton, we bring together live music, sport, and top-tier pub feeds in a rustic and modern setting.
We're currently on the hunt for a talented Head Chef to join our team. As the leader of our kitchen brigade, you'll be responsible for crafting menus that showcase premium, locally sourced produce and delivering high-quality food with low wait times.
To succeed in this role, you'll need proven leadership skills, a calm and organised approach, and the ability to train a team with mixed experience levels. You'll also be skilled in costing, menu design, food safety, and compliance, and comfortable leading from the front and driving kitchen success.
As part of our team, you'll enjoy a competitive salary plus annual bonus, staff discounts across 200+ venues in Australia & NZ, career progression in a growing dynamic company, and learning and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
Relaunching our kitchen is a major opportunity for growth and innovation, and we're looking for someone who shares our passion for excellence and customer service. If you're a motivated and ambitious chef with a passion for creating exceptional dining experiences, we'd love to hear from you.
* A brand new kitchen and team - a rare chance to build your brigade and shape the kitchen from day one
* In the heart of Rockhampton - a high-traffic location in a competitive pub scene
* Local produce on show - especially premium, locally sourced beef
* Big, bold pub grub - modern Australian classics served with flair
* High-energy atmosphere - live music, sport, and all-day dining on weekends
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the kitchen brigade and develop menus that showcase local produce
* Train and motivate a team with mixed experience levels
* Maintain high standards of food safety and compliance
* Drive kitchen success through proactive leadership and hands-on management
* Deliver consistent, high-quality food with low wait times
Benefits:
* Competitive salary plus annual bonus
* Staff discounts across 200+ venues in Australia & NZ
* Career progression in a growing dynamic company
* Learning and development opportunities to enhance your skills
About Us:
We are a place free from discrimination, where everyone belongs. We respect and celebrate the diversity of our communities, including people of all cultural and faith backgrounds, classes, gender or sexual identities, ages and abilities, and we are committed to creating a safe and welcoming space for all.
Apply now and join our team in this exciting opportunity to launch a new kitchen and take your career to the next level!