Head Chef – Full-Time
Location: Parramatta, NSW
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive salary package, based on experience. 482 sponsorship for the right candidate
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef for our restaurant Neyvine Seafood & Grill to lead our kitchen operations and take our food offering to the next level.
This is an excellent opportunity for a talented chef who is not only passionate about producing high-quality food but also enjoys leading a team, developing menus, controlling food costs and driving the overall success of the kitchen.
You will play a key role in maintaining consistently high food standards while ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently, professionally and profitably.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor and manage the kitchen team
- Oversee the day-to-day kitchen operations
- Develop and maintain high-quality menus
- Create new dishes and seasonal menu concepts
- Manage food preparation, presentation and quality
- Maintain consistent portion sizes and food standards
- Monitor food costs, wastage and gross profit
- Manage ordering, stock control and supplier relationships
- Maintain appropriate food safety and hygiene standards
- Ensure compliance with Australian food safety and workplace health and safety requirements
- Train and develop kitchen staff
- Manage kitchen rosters and labour requirements
- Maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen
- Work closely with management to achieve business and financial targets
- Stay up to date with current food trends and industry developments
About You
The successful candidate will have:
- Proven experience as an Executive Chef, Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, seafood restaurant experience is preferable but not compulsory.
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent knowledge of food preparation and presentation
- Experience with menu development and menu costing
- Strong understanding of food costs, stock control and wastage
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- A passion for quality food and customer satisfaction
- The ability to work efficiently in a busy environment
- A strong understanding of food safety and HACCP principles
- Relevant Australian culinary qualifications or equivalent experience
- A professional, positive and hands-on approach
What We Offer
- Competitive salary package based on experience
- Full-time position
- Opportunity to take ownership of the kitchen and menu
- Supportive management team
- Opportunity to develop and grow the business
- Professional and friendly working environment
- Long-term career opportunity
If you are an experienced chef looking for an exciting opportunity to lead a kitchen, develop a food offering and make a real impact on the business, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience.
Employment conditions and remuneration will be provided in accordance with applicable Australian workplace laws and the relevant award or employment arrangement. The applicable award depends on the nature of the business and the employee's duties and classification.
Pay: $75,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
