Head Chef - The Foreshore Hangout Lounge

The Foreshore Hangout Lounge is looking for an experienced, passionate, and reliable Head Chef to lead our kitchen team.

We are a busy coastal venue in Geraldton, WA, focused on quality Australian pub cuisine, consistent service, fresh specials, strong kitchen systems, and a positive workplace culture.

This role is suited to someone who can take ownership of the kitchen, lead by example, and commit to the business long term.

About the role

This is a hands-on Head Chef position.

You will be responsible for leading the kitchen team, maintaining food quality, managing prep and service, controlling stock and wastage, and ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly during busy periods.

The role requires strong experience in Australian pub-style cuisine, including grill, seafood, burgers, steaks, parmi, specials, functions, and high-volume service.

We are looking for someone who can bring leadership, consistency, discipline, and pride to the kitchen.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team during prep and service

• Maintain consistent food quality, portion control, and presentation

• Manage prep lists, ordering, stock control, and wastage

• Ensure food safety, hygiene, and cleaning standards are followed

• Train, support, and hold kitchen staff accountable

• Help develop specials and improve menu execution

• Work closely with ownership and management

• Maintain calm and professional leadership during busy services

• Build a positive, reliable, and disciplined kitchen culture

• Support long-term growth and improvement of the venue

What we are looking for

The right candidate will have:

• Minimum 5 years’ chef experience

• Previous Head Chef, Sous Chef, or senior kitchen leadership experience

• Strong experience in Australian cuisine or Australian pub-style food

• Ability to run a busy kitchen service confidently

• Strong grill, fryer, prep, and service skills

• Good understanding of stock control, ordering, food cost, and wastage

• Strong food safety and hygiene standards

• Reliability, honesty, and long-term commitment

• Ability to lead a team professionally without drama

• A positive attitude and willingness to follow venue systems

• Genuine interest in working in Geraldton long term

What we offer

• Leadership role in a busy coastal venue

• Stable long-term opportunity

• Supportive ownership and management

• Opportunity to contribute to specials, systems, and kitchen growth

• Semi-regional coastal lifestyle in Geraldton, WA

• Opportunity to be part of a growing venue with strong future plans

Location and interview process

The Foreshore Hangout Lounge is located in Geraldton, WA, a semi-regional coastal location.

Applicants must be serious about relocating to, or working in, Geraldton long term.

At minimum, shortlisted candidates must be available for a video interview before progressing further in the recruitment process.

Shortlisted applicants will also be expected to provide evidence of previous work and experience. This may include photos of dishes, previous menus, examples of specials, or details of kitchens or venues they have worked in.

Reference checks will be completed before any final offer is made.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship may be considered for the right experienced candidate after successful completion of the 6-month probation period.

Sponsorship is not available immediately and will only be considered once the candidate has proven their performance, reliability, leadership ability, suitability for the Head Chef role, and commitment to staying with the business long term.

Important

We are looking for someone serious, experienced, and reliable.

This is not a short-term role, and it is not suitable for someone without strong kitchen leadership experience.

If you are an experienced chef who understands Australian pub cuisine, can lead a team, and wants to be part of a growing coastal venue, we would love to hear from you.