Job Description
Client Profile
This Brisbane-based venue is a well-established, chef-led restaurant known for its modern interpretation of Pan-Asian cuisine. Operating from a distinctive warehouse-style space, the business focuses on shared dining and banquet-style offerings with Thai, Chinese and Vietnamese influences. The operation is quality-driven, collaborative and highly regarded within the local dining scene.
Job Description
This role offers full creative ownership of the kitchen, balancing innovation with strong operational leadership. The Head Chef will shape and evolve a modern Pan-Asian menu, bringing bold flavours and contemporary techniques to life while setting the standard for service execution. Leading from the front, you will foster a positive, engaged kitchen culture that encourages creativity, collaboration and consistency, within a fast-paced yet supportive environment that values both craft and structure.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading menu development with a modern Pan-Asian focus
Overseeing kitchen operations across prep and service
Training, mentoring and leading a stable kitchen team
Managing food cost, labour control and supplier relationships
Candidate Profile
This opportunity will suit an up-and-coming Head Chef or an experienced Senior Sous Chef ready to step into their first Head Chef role within a respected, creative environment.
You will bring:
Experience in modern Asian or contemporary dining environments
A creative, flavour-driven cooking style
Strong leadership, organisation and communication skills
A hands-on, positive approach to kitchen culture and team engagement
Offer
An attractive remuneration package will be offered, commensurate with experience, alongside the opportunity to lead a respected kitchen with genuine creative influence.
To learn more about this role, submit your CV or contact Lee Thompson via lee@hastingspeople.com.au for a confidential discussion.
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