Posted 15/03/2026
Closes 29/03/2026
Northern QLD, Queensland
Full time
Not specified
Pedlar Project is looking for a passionate and experienced Head Chef to lead the Kitchen team!
This is an exciting opportunity to take the reins in designing and implementing a dynamic, seasonal, customer-focused breakfast and lunch menu for our bustling café.
About Us:
At Pedlar, we pride ourselves on our commitment to freshness and quality. We are looking for a Head Chef who shares our dedication to excellence and innovation working with a team of hospitality professionals. We always aim to create a standout dining experience, to keep our customers coming back time and again.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
• Leading, mentoring, and building a strong, cohesive kitchen team
• Designing a modern cafe brunch and lunch menu, continually bringing fresh ideas to the specials board
Bringing to life our Pop up dinner nights (usually once a month)- creating, prepping and delivering a small high quality menu for this.
• Ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction with consistent, high-quality products and timely service
• Following food safety standards and ensuring full compliance.
Liasing with FOH team, managers and the owner in a professional manner.
What We Offer:
• Creative freedom to design menus and collaborate with management.
• Competitive salary with room to grow
• Daytime hours, 5 days a week ensuring work-life balance
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A friendly, supportive team environment within a successful, established business
About You:
• Proven experience in a similar role with leadership responsibilities
• Creative, passionate, and detail-oriented, while maintaining a commercially minded approach
A positive attitude and growth mindset will take you far in this role.
• Skilled in team leadership and development, with a strong customer-focused ethos
• Enthusiastic about the food scene, with an appreciation for quality craftsmanship
• High personal and professional standards with a desire to lead by example
If you’re excited by the opportunity to bring your vision to life at Pedlar Project, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your culinary career with us!