Head Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Sydney, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Opening a new kitchen is the challenge for this Sydney Head Chef position. You will establish the team, develop the food concept and put practical operating standards in place before leading ongoing service.
The role requires experience managing large teams and consistent high-volume food, alongside menu planning, purchasing and cost control. Recruitment and development of more than 20 kitchen staff form part of the responsibility. Sponsorship is available for the successful eligible candidate.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead the kitchen through opening and ongoing daily service
- Recruit more than 20 kitchen employees and train, supervise and develop the team
- Coordinate high-volume service while maintaining food and plating standards
- Design commercially workable menus and control food, labour and purchasing expenditure
- Manage inventory and reduce waste
- Develop relationships with local suppliers
- Establish effective operating systems
- Meet HACCP, food safety and WHS requirements
- Coordinate with venue leaders, review performance and improve kitchen operations
Requirements & Eligibility
- Head Chef or senior chef experience
- 2–3 years’ experience leading a large-scale or high-volume kitchen
- Demonstrated management of 20+ kitchen employees
- Relevant commercial cookery qualifications
- Menu planning and costing experience with commercial and financial understanding
- Staff leadership and development skills with excellent communication and decision-making
- Knowledge of HACCP and food safety
- Verifiable professional experience and commitment to professional hospitality standards
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