Head Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Sydney, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Building a kitchen operation from its opening stage is the central responsibility of this full-time Head Chef position in Sydney, New South Wales. You will establish the food concept and working systems, recruit and develop more than 20 kitchen staff, and lead the team into ongoing service.
The remit combines high-volume food delivery with commercial control: menus must work financially, purchasing and labour costs need attention, and stock must be managed carefully. Close cooperation with venue leadership will help translate service performance into practical improvements. Sponsorship is available for the successful eligible candidate.
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Key Responsibilities
- Take charge of the complete kitchen operation during venue opening and subsequent service.
- Recruit more than 20 kitchen staff and provide their training, supervision and development.
- Oversee high-volume service while maintaining food quality and consistent plating.
- Develop commercially viable menus and control food, labour and purchasing expenditure.
- Maintain appropriate stock levels, reduce wastage and cultivate relationships with local suppliers.
- Establish effective kitchen systems and ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety and WHS requirements.
- Collaborate with venue leadership, assess service performance and implement improvements to kitchen operations.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Experience as a Head Chef or senior chef, including 2–3 years’ experience leading a large-scale or high-volume kitchen.
- Demonstrated capacity to manage 20+ kitchen employees and develop staff through effective leadership.
- Relevant commercial cookery qualifications, with demonstrated menu planning and food-costing experience.
- Strong commercial and financial understanding, alongside excellent communication and decision-making skills.
- Strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety requirements.
- A verifiable professional work history and commitment to professional hospitality standards.
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