The Venue
One of Sydney's most respected and well loved Beachside pub venues is searching for a Head Chef to lead its kitchen into an exciting new chapter. This is a venue with genuine pedigree, a loyal local following, a buzzing dining room, and a reputation built over years of doing things properly..
The Role
You'll take full ownership of the kitchen and menu, leading a capable brigade in a high volume, high energy pub environment. This is a hands on leadership role for a chef who takes pride in consistency, cleanliness, and cooking that makes people talk.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor and develop the kitchen team, setting the standard on the pass and across every shift
- Collaborate with Simon Sandall on menu development, seasonal specials and continual food quality improvement
- Manage food cost, wastage, ordering and supplier relationships with commercial rigour
- Maintain the highest standards of food safety, compliance and kitchen presentation
- Drive consistency across a busy, high-volume pub service without compromising on quality
- Foster a positive, professional kitchen culture that retains great staff
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience as a Head Chef or strong Sous Chef ready to step up, ideally within busy pub, gastropub or restaurant environments
- Own full culinary leadership of the kitchen, from concept to plate
- A genuine passion for modern Australian cooking and quality produce
- Build, train, and mentor a high performing kitchen brigade
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to train, motivate and get the best out of a team
- Solid understanding of food costing, stock control and kitchen financial.
- Current NSW food safety certification (or willingness to obtain)
What's On Offer
- $110,000 + Superannuation , reflective of experience and the calibre of this opportunity
- Direct mentorship from one of Australia's most credentialed chefs
- A supported, well resourced kitchen in a venue with a genuine reputation to protect and build on
- The opportunity to shape a menu and leave a real mark on a Sydney institution
- A stable, respected venue with a strong existing customer base and team culture
- Career growth potential within a well-regarded hospitality group
Apply Now
If you're a driven, produce obsessed chef ready to lead a kitchen with purpose, we want to hear from you.
Apply today with your resume and a brief cover note outlining your experience and why this role excites you.
This is a confidential search on behalf of the venue. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.
Pay: $100,000.00 – $110,000.00 per year
Work Authorisation:
Work Location: In person
