Job Description
Client Profile
Our client operates a large-scale, food-led hospitality venue positioned within the premium pub dining market. Recognised as a flagship operation within a respected group, the business has built a strong reputation for quality food, high trade volumes, and a collaborative team culture.
With an already established kitchen structure and significant existing revenue base, the venue is now seeking a commercially minded culinary leader to further elevate standards, consistency, and overall food direction.
Job Description
This is a hands-on leadership opportunity suited to an experienced Head Chef who thrives in high-volume environments while maintaining a strong focus on team culture, food quality, and commercial performance.
Leading an established kitchen brigade, the successful candidate will oversee all day-to-day kitchen operations while partnering closely with venue leadership to support continued business growth across both à la carte and functions trade.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily kitchen operations across a high-volume food service environment
- Drive consistency, presentation standards, and service execution
- Manage food cost controls, labour performance, and kitchen reporting
- Oversee rostering, ordering, compliance, and operational systems
- Develop, mentor, and lead an established BOH team
- Support the continued growth of the venue’s functions offering
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will bring a strong combination of premium pub, gastro pub, or quality casual dining experience, paired with proven operational and leadership capability.
This role requires a chef who remains highly engaged in service while also demonstrating strong financial acumen, organisational skills, and people leadership.
Ideal Experience
- Previous Head Chef experience within high-volume operations
- Strong leadership and team development capability
- Experience managing both à la carte and functions service
- Sound understanding of labour management and food cost control
- Strong organisational, reporting, and administrative skills
- Hands-on, professional, and commercially aware leadership style
Offer
- Competitive salary package
- Sponsorship available post-probation
- Potential relocation assistance for exceptional candidates
- Supportive group structure with operational autonomy
- Sustainable roster structure with strong focus on work-life balance
To learn more about this role, submit your CV or contact Lee via lee@hastingspeople.com.au for a confidential discussion.
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