Job Description
Client Profile
Our client is a national hospitality group founded by highly respected industry leaders who have played a significant role in shaping Australia’s dining landscape. Known for delivering distinctive venues and memorable guest experiences, the group operates multiple award-winning restaurants and bars. With a strong emphasis on training, development, and structured systems, they are recognised for challenging traditional hospitality norms while building sustainable, people-first businesses that celebrate community and culinary excellence.
Job Description
This Executive Chef role presents an opportunity to lead a large, high-performing kitchen operation within a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The position carries full responsibility for culinary standards, people leadership, menu execution, and commercial performance, working closely with senior leadership to drive consistency and excellence across the business.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading, mentoring, and developing a senior kitchen leadership team
Establishing, protecting, and championing a positive and professional kitchen culture
Acting as the primary driver of standards, accountability, and performance
Building menus confidently within a defined brief, ensuring consistency across core offerings
Introducing and managing a rotating specials board of strategic importance
Overseeing BOH recruitment and workforce planning
Maintaining strong control of food cost, labour, GP, and operational efficiency
Leading busy, high-volume service with calm, organised leadership
Candidate Profile
This opportunity will suit a senior culinary leader who is highly engaged with the hospitality industry and experienced in complex, high-volume operations. You will balance creativity with commercial discipline while building strong, motivated teams.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Proven experience leading large, high-volume kitchen operations
A strong track record in people leadership, mentoring, and team development
The ability to balance creativity with commercial outcomes
A calm, organised, and confident leadership style
Genuine passion for food, restaurants, and hospitality culture
Strong restaurant and service credentials
Offer
To learn more about this role, submit your CV or contact Lee Thompson via lee.thompson@hastingspeople.com.au for a confidential discussion.
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