Qualified Sous Chef / Head Chef — Immediate Start
Hungry Wolfs Terrigal | Hungry Italiano
Full-time, Permanent | $85,000–$100,000 + Super
Hungry Wolfs Terrigal is looking for a qualified and experienced Sous Chef or Head Chef to join our kitchen leadership team.
This is a hands-on position for someone who can lead from the front, communicate clearly, maintain high standards and take genuine ownership of the kitchen. You’ll work closely with ownership and our senior team to deliver consistently excellent food in a busy, fast-paced environment.
About the Role
- Full-time, permanent salaried position.
- $85,000–$100,000 plus superannuation, based on experience.
- Immediate start available for the right candidate.
- Hands-on kitchen leadership role.
- Fast-paced, high-volume service.
- Work closely with ownership and the senior kitchen team.
- Lead service calmly and confidently under pressure.
- Help improve kitchen systems, training and consistency.
- Maintain excellent food quality, presentation and portion control.
- Support stock management, ordering, food costs and waste reduction.
- Train, motivate and develop junior kitchen team members.
What We’re Looking For
You must have:
- Formal chef qualifications.
- A minimum of two years’ experience in a Sous Chef, Head Chef or strong senior Chef de Partie role.
- Solid knowledge of Italian cuisine, including fresh pasta, traditional sauces and high-volume service.
- pizza experience is highly regarded.
- Strong leadership, organisation and time-management skills.
- Excellent food-safety, cleanliness and kitchen-management standards.
- The ability to maintain consistency across every service.
- A proactive attitude and willingness to take ownership.
- Full weekend availability.
- Australian working rights.
- The ability to commute reliably to Terrigal.
Communication Is Essential
Clear, respectful and consistent communication is vital in our kitchen. We need someone who communicates properly with ownership, front of house and the kitchen team—especially when problems arise.
We are a family business, and reliability matters. We’re looking for a serious professional with a strong work ethic: no ego, no unnecessary drama and no disappearing when the pressure is on.
Please Read Before Applying
If you accept an interview or trial shift, we expect you to attend or communicate with us in advance if something genuinely changes.
Applicants who fail to attend an agreed interview or trial without contacting us will not be reconsidered. If you are not serious about the position, please do not apply.
About Us
Hungry Wolfs is a well-established Italian restaurant in the heart of Terrigal. We care about great food, strong systems, honest communication and creating a workplace where good people can succeed.
We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their craft, values teamwork and wants to grow with the business.
Tell us about your Italian cooking experience, your previous leadership responsibilities and when you are available to start.
Pay: $75,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
