Head Chef
Hospitality · Sydney NSW, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview
Ready to step up and lead a kitchen from the very start? A new hospitality operation in New South Wales needs an experienced Head Chef who can turn proven kitchen leadership into a big career move.
This is more than filling a kitchen position. The employer wants someone who has already managed people, kept costs under control and delivered consistent food service at scale. Your experience, qualifications and professional background will be at the centre of selection.
You will help build the kitchen team, shape the food concept and set the operating standards that carry the venue from opening onwards. Chefs who have led kitchens in the Philippines or overseas are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Run the whole kitchen operation as your own
- Hire and build a kitchen team of more than 20 staff, then train, supervise and develop them
- Lead a busy, high-volume kitchen service
- Create menus that work commercially and put them into action
- Keep food quality and presentation consistently high
- Keep food costs, labour expenses and purchasing under control, and manage stock to cut wastage
- Build good relationships with local suppliers
- Set up kitchen systems and processes that work
- Make sure HACCP, food safety and WHS requirements are followed
- Work hand in hand with venue leadership and keep improving kitchen operations by tracking service performance
- Guide the kitchen through the venue opening and beyond
Requirements & Eligibility
- Established experience as a Head Chef or in a senior chef role
- 2–3 years’ experience leading a large-scale or high-volume kitchen, with proven ability to manage 20+ kitchen employees
- Commercial cookery qualifications that are relevant to the role
- Experience in menu planning and food costing
- Strong commercial and financial sense
- Proven skills in leading and developing staff
- Excellent communication and decision-making
- Solid knowledge of HACCP and food safety rules
- Professional experience that can be verified, and a commitment to professional hospitality standards
- Willing to relocate to regional New South Wales
- Sponsorship is available for the successful eligible candidate
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