Lead from the front. Build a great team. Take ownership of the kitchen. Mango Hill Tavern is looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and drive the day-to-day operations of our busy, well-established venue. Recently renovated and located in Brisbane’s northern suburbs, Mango Hill Tavern is a popular local destination for great pub food, family dining, live sport and functions. We’re looking for a hands-on leader who takes pride in their food, knows how to run a high-volume kitchen and can bring out the best in their team. About the role As Head Chef, you’ll take ownership of the kitchen, leading your team through busy services and ensuring food quality, consistency and kitchen standards are always on point. Working closely with the Venue Manager, you’ll play an important role in the overall success of the venue, balancing great food with strong team leadership and commercial results. Your responsibilities will include: Leading, training and developing a motivated kitchen team Being hands-on during service and setting the standard for food quality and presentation Managing food costs, ordering, stock control and wastage. Overseeing kitchen operations, preparation and service across a varied pub menu Managing rosters and labour costs to meet business needs Maintaining food safety, hygiene and workplace safety standards Creating a positive kitchen culture built on teamwork, accountability and reliability Working with the venue team to deliver a great experience for every guest What we’re looking for You’re a confident kitchen leader who leads by example, gets stuck in and can keep a team performing during busy services. You’ll bring: A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Head Chef in a high-volume kitchen Strong leadership skills and the ability to coach and develop your team A hands-on approach and a willingness to jump on the tools when needed Experience managing food costs, stock, ordering and labour Strong organisation, communication and problem-solving skills A reliable, consistent approach and a strong work ethic A genuine passion for good food and maintaining high kitchen standards Why join Mango Hill Tavern? Competitive salary + annual bonus of up to $20K paid quarterly Join a well-established team in a recently renovated venue Take ownership of a busy kitchen with a varied pub-style menu Access exclusive team discounts across 250+ Australian Venue Co. venues Access training, development and career opportunities across the group. Be part of a supportive hospitality team where you can make your mark. Ready to lead the way? If you’re a reliable, hands-on Head Chef who knows how to lead a team, run a high-volume kitchen and deliver great results, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and take the next step with Mango Hill Tavern. Make your career one to remember at Aus Venue Co. The work you do will directly impact everyone of our customers and our aim is to ensure our employees are provided with the support and knowledge to exceed our customers’ expectations. View available positions today and become part of the Aus Venue Co family! Australian Venue Co. promotes a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion through programs like AVC Pride for LGBTQIA+ support, Her Hospo for empowering women, and a First Nations Committee for reconciliation. We are committed to growing our understanding and engagement in diversity, equity and inclusion to build a more inclusive industry. Turn your hospo job into a rewarding career Whether you’re already in a hospitality management role or you’re ready for career progression into management, you can take the next step with Australian Venue Co. We’re passionate about training & developing our team members and providing internal career advancement opportunities. At AVC, we turn hospo jobs into careers! Join our team & get access to our AdVanCe Career Pathways program, our in-house development program that is tailored to the hospitality industry. If your next step is to become a Duty Manager, Assistant Venue Manager or Venue Manager, we can support you on your career journey. Have a question regarding a career at Australian Venue Co? Read some of our commonly asked questions here.

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