Job Description
Client Profile
Our client is an established hospitality group recognised for operating high-quality venues that combine premium dining with exceptional guest experiences. Following significant investment and continued growth, they are seeking an accomplished culinary leader to oversee one of their flagship Sydney CBD operations. The business is committed to developing its people and offers outstanding opportunities for career advancement across its expanding portfolio.
Job Description
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Head Chef to take ownership of an elevated pub kitchen servicing multiple dining spaces and events operation. Delivering an elevated bistro offering centred around quality produce and refined pub classics, you will be responsible for setting the culinary standard across the venue while driving kitchen performance, mentoring your team and achieving strong commercial outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead the day-to-day operation of a high-performing kitchen servicing multiple outlets and private events.
- Maintain exceptional food quality, consistency and presentation across all menus.
- Recruit, train, mentor and develop a high-performing kitchen brigade.
- Manage labour costs, food costs, purchasing and stock control to achieve commercial targets.
- Ensure full compliance with food safety, HACCP and workplace health and safety standards.
Candidate Profile
You are an experienced Head Chef or an ambitious Senior Sous Chef ready to step into your first Head Chef role. You have built your career within premium pubs, hotels or quality casual dining venues and are recognised for your leadership, operational expertise and commitment to producing exceptional food.
You will bring:
- Proven leadership experience managing high-performing kitchen teams.
- Experience delivering elevated pub or modern Australian cuisine using quality seasonal produce.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience managing food costs, labour and kitchen performance.
- A genuine passion for mentoring and developing hospitality professionals.
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining exceptional culinary standards.
- Full Australian working rights, or eligibility for employer sponsorship for exceptional candidates.
Offer
This role offers a competitive salary package commensurate with experience, sustainable working hours averaging 40–45 hours per week, and the opportunity to join a highly regarded hospitality group with a clear pathway into broader culinary leadership opportunities. You will be supported by experienced operational and culinary leaders while leading one of Sydney CBD's premier premium pub venues.
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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