Head Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Sydney, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Kitchen leadership for a new Modern Japanese fine-dining restaurant is the focus of this Head Chef expression of interest in Sydney, NSW. Planned to open in mid 2027, the luxury venue brings together an award-winning Japanese architect, master ceramic artisans, bespoke ceramics and materials from Japan. It belongs to a group operating several award-winning restaurants.
You will partner with the Executive Chef, a fourth-generation Japanese chef from Osaka, to establish culinary standards and develop the restaurant's reputation. The brief combines commercial control with leadership across sushi, robata, omakase, à la carte and private dining. A confident, humble approach is expected, with dignity and respect for colleagues and no tolerance for bullying or intimidation. Visa sponsorship is considered for exceptional international candidates.
Prepare an English CV that connects your Japanese culinary expertise with brigade development and financial responsibility. Organise your Head Chef record using Build AI CV, drawing on the kitchens and services you have led.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct and inspire the brigade, mentoring chefs while maintaining a professional culture of teamwork and mutual respect.
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef to develop menus, introduce culinary ideas and deliver them in service.
- Maintain exceptional consistency, presentation and food quality throughout the guest experience.
- Take operational responsibility for sushi, robata, omakase, à la carte and private dining.
- Oversee purchasing, stock, budgets, labour, food costs and rostering with attention to kitchen profitability.
- Recruit chefs and develop their skills through training, clear accountability and operational discipline.
- Maintain the highest food safety and hygiene standards and meet workplace compliance obligations.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Demonstrated senior leadership in acclaimed Japanese premium-dining restaurants or internationally recognised hospitality groups; experience in renowned restaurants of comparable calibre is highly regarded.
- Exceptional technical skill and knowledge of Japanese cooking, supported by meticulous attention to detail.
- Strong commercial knowledge of kitchen financial performance, including labour and food costs.
- A demonstrated record of developing outstanding kitchen teams, motivating them and retaining talent.
- Excellent leadership, communication and organisational ability, with a calm, composed and professional response to pressure.
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