Head Chef - Buderim Tavern

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Endeavour Group is seeking a hands‑on Head Chef to lead Buderim Tavern in Buderim, Queensland, on a full‑time, onsite basis with salary from $90,000 plus Super Bonus and Team Benefits. You’ll command the kitchen, keep it safe and profitable, partner with the Publican and FOH, and develop a high‑performing team while delivering pub classics and top steaks. The role is physically demanding with manual handling; trade cooking qualifications and food safety certs are essential. Benefits include career growth within ALH Hotels and Endeavour, plus staff discounts and wellbeing support. Apply by tailoring your resume to leadership, profitability and team development, and be prepared for Employee Due Diligence checks; no unsolicited agency approaches.

Job Description

Head Chef | Buderim Tavern

We’re searching for a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at the Buderim Tavern - the beating heart of our local community and the place where pub classics meet plates locals can’t get enough of.

The Buderim Tavern is a premier, top-tier food venue known for exceptional steaks and quality dining. Located in Burnett Street with stunning views, it’s one of Queensland’s best. We seek a highly experienced candidate to uphold our reputation and lead this prestigious venue.

Salary Starting from $90,000 + Super + Bonus + Team Benefits!

A day in the life of a Head Chef:

• Command the kitchen like it’s your own, keeping it running smooth, safe, and profitable
• Be a key part of the leadership crew, working closely with the Publican and FOH team
• Share your passion, skills, and creativity to grow a high-performing kitchen team
• Keep the connection between the kitchen and front of house flowing with good vibes and great food every shift

Inherent requirements:

• This is a hands-on role that involves manual handling and lifting as part of regular duties (e.g. moving stock, kegs, and deliveries). Applicants must have the ability to perform physical tasks safely and efficiently.

About you:

• You’ve got the experience, confidence, and pride to own the kitchen and make it shine
• You’ve got trade cooking qualifications and food safety certifications sorted
• You live and breathe the Head Chef life - creating food people talk about and coming in each day ready to lead

If you’re ready to put your stamp on a kitchen locals love, let’s talk.

The benefits are good too!

Grow your career within ALH Hotels and the wider Endeavour Group network.  An exclusive discount card for ALH Hotels, BWS, Dan Murphy’s and other Endeavour Group brands, not to mention discounts from Woolworths and Big W. Endeavour Wellbeing Support;  our EAP service offers critical incident support, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, legal and employee assistance. 

In line with our ongoing commitment to responsibility, candidates will be required to complete Employee Due Diligence checks which may include a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process.

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Our Talent Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Endeavour Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.