About This Role
Leading the entire kitchen operation, this role involves delivering exceptional food standards, consistent execution, and a high-performing team. You will drive menu development, maintain operational discipline, and work closely with venue leadership to create a kitchen environment defined by quality, efficiency, and professionalism.
Responsibilities
- Lead all kitchen operations, ensuring smooth, efficient service across all meal periods
- Oversee and execute daily food preparation, maintaining consistency, portion control, and plating standards
- Manage ordering, supplier relationships, stock rotation, and food cost controls to meet financial and operational targets
- Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, organisation, and food safety compliance, ensuring all logs, procedures, and systems are upheld
- Develop, test, and implement seasonal menu items and specials, showcasing creativity aligned with the venue’s identity
- Train, mentor, and manage junior chefs and kitchen staff, building skill, confidence, and a strong kitchen culture
- Implement and refine kitchen systems and workflows, driving efficiency and continuous improvement
- Collaborate closely with venue leadership and FOH management to ensure seamless communication, service flow, and guest experience
Requirements
- 5+ years’ experience in a Senior Chef or Head Chef role, with proven leadership capability
- Deep passion for seasonal, produce-driven cooking and refined lunch/dinner dishes
- Calm, composed, and solutions-focused in high-pressure environments
- Confident leading the kitchen, managing service flow, and maintaining standards
- Holds (or is willing to obtain) a Food Safety Supervisor certificate
- Strong communicator who builds trust, respect, and collaboration across the team
- Organised, reliable, and committed to developing both the venue and the people within it
- Available for a mix of daytime and evening shifts, including weekends
Benefits
- A stable full-time role with 4–5 consecutive rostered days
- Genuine work/life balance
- Access to premium, ethically sourced ingredients
- Mentorship from an Executive Chef who values growth
- Opportunity to step into a defining role in a fast-growing kitchen
- Work in one of Australia's most desirable locations with a high-energy, positive team
- Free drinks
- Free food
About the Company
This company offers a defining role in a fast-growing kitchen located in one of Australia's most desirable locations.