Head Chef - QT Gold Coast

About EVT

QT Gold Coast is part of EVT, one of Australasia's market-leading experience creators offering careers that can take you wherever you want to go across entertainment, ventures, and travel.

In a world of cookie cutter experiences, here at EVT we believe in changing the game.

It's why we all call ourselves Daymakers - because each day is a chance to add the wow factor for our customers and continually grow in our own careers.

QT Hotels & Resorts is EVT's premium lifestyle hotel brand, with locations in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore.

Pioneers behind the philosophy of 'unexpected and unrequested', with every guest engagement presenting an opportunity to delight, and every QT property inspired by local influence with signature quirk.

And our people?

With personalities as diverse as each property, individuality is more than encouraged.

EVT has an endless range of roles and careers paths to explore across over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150 award winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges, Atura, Ly Lo, Independent Collection and Australia's most loved year round alpine resort, Thredbo.

Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few.

Once you're in, there's no limits on where your career could take you.

About the Role

Banquets at QT isn't just feeding a room - it's delivering the theatre.

From intimate weddings to large-scale galas and daily delegate packages (DDP), you'll lead the kitchen behind every plated moment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead food production across weddings, galas, corporate events, and DDP - consistently on-brand, consistently excellent
• Design menus that scale across events of varying size without losing QT's edge
• Own kitchen readiness against run sheets and event briefs - timing, plating, presentation, every time
• Partner with Conferencing & Events and Banquet Operations for seamless execution from brief to service
• Manage food costs, budgets, and stock control across a fast-moving events calendar
• Build and lead a kitchen team that performs under the pressure of back-to-back functions
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and OH&S standards across all prep and service

What You'll Bring

• Proven leadership in a banquets or events kitchen - weddings and conferencing experience a strong plus
• A creative eye that treats every event as a chance to impress
• Calm, decisive leadership when timelines are tight and stakes are high
• Sharp budget instincts without compromising the guest experience
• A collaborative style - you'll be tight with C&E, banquet ops, and F&B

How You Work

• Daymaker ethos — no one's too big for the small things.
• Inclusive leader — values diverse perspectives; builds belonging.

Perks from Day One

As part of EVT, you unlock Elevate Perks from your first day. Parity for all levels - no ivory towers.

• 50% off dining and stays across EVT hotels – QT, Rydges, Atura, Ly Lo and more.
• $2 movie tickets + discounts on Gold Class, Moonlight Cinema and Candy Bar.
• Seasonal perks at Thredbo.
• Rapid career growth across our hotel & entertainment network.
• Paid parental leave; community & volunteering opportunities.

Police Check Acknowledgement

Please note that the successful candidate for this position will be required to undergo and satisfactorily pass a criminal record check as part of the recruitment process.