Lead kitchen operations across a growing hospitality group, driving performance, consistency, team development and operational excellence.
The Apollo Restaurant group is an independent hospitality group behind some of Australia's most loved dining destinations – The Apollo, Cho Cho San, Olympus Dining and Brisbane’s Yoko Dining & Greca. We create timeless restaurants that become part of the fabric of their neighbourhoods places people return to time and again for exceptional food, genuine hospitality and memorable experiences. As we continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced Executive Chef to help shape the next chapter of our culinary journey.
This Sydney-based leadership role oversees the kitchen operations of group of restaurants, working closely with venue leadership teams to ensure exceptional standards, consistency and performance across the portfolio.
About the Role
Reporting to the Director, you'll provide strategic culinary leadership across multiple venues, supporting Head Chefs and kitchen teams to deliver outstanding guest experiences every day.
Success in this role will come from your ability to build strong teams, develop people, optimise performance and maintain the highest standards of quality, culture and execution across all locations.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership, coaching and support to Head Chefs and senior kitchen teams
- Drive consistency, quality and operational excellence across all venues
- Lead recruitment, succession planning and talent development initiatives
- Ensure labour, food cost and productivity targets are achieved while maintaining exceptional standards
- Oversee menu implementation, seasonal updates and product quality across the group
- Champion food safety, compliance and kitchen best practices
- Partner closely with Operations and Venue Leaders to deliver commercial and guest experience objectives
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement as the business expands
- Contribute to the successful opening and integration of future venues
About You
- Proven experience as an Executive Chef, Group Executive Chef or multi-site culinary leader
- Strong commercial acumen with a track record of managing performance across multiple venues
- Exceptional leadership skills and a passion for developing high-performing teams
- Highly organised with the ability to balance strategic priorities and day-to-day execution
- Deep understanding of modern restaurant operations and premium casual dining environments
- Calm, collaborative and solutions-focused leadership style
- Passionate about creating strong kitchen cultures and delivering consistently exceptional guest experiences
Why Join us
- Lead a portfolio of highly regarded restaurants with ambitious growth plans
- Work alongside passionate owners and industry-leading hospitality professionals
- Play a key role in shaping the future of an expanding restaurant group
- Competitive executive salary package
- Opportunity to leave a lasting impact on some of Australia's most respected dining destinations
If you're an experienced culinary leader ready to take ownership of a growing multi-venue operation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and leadership philosophy.
