Job Description
Client Profile
Our client operates a well-established waterfront dining venue in one of Sydney’s most recognised hospitality precincts. Known for delivering a vibrant dining experience centred on premium produce and French-influenced cuisine, the venue attracts a diverse mix of local and international guests. The business forms part of a growing hospitality group with an expanding portfolio and a strong reputation for creating dynamic, experience-led venues.
Job Description
As Head Chef, you will take ownership of all aspects of the kitchen operation, leading an established brigade to consistently deliver high-quality food in a busy, fast-paced environment. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring creativity, strong commercial awareness and the ability to maintain exceptional standards across food, people and kitchen operations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop and evolve menus that showcase a French-leaning, produce-driven approach
- Lead, mentor and develop the kitchen team while fostering a positive, high-performance culture
- Manage kitchen rostering and labour to achieve operational and commercial targets
- Oversee ordering, supplier relationships, stock management and food costs
- Maintain consistently high standards across food quality, presentation, service and kitchen operations
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will be an accomplished Head Chef or experienced Senior Sous Chef ready to take ownership of a busy, premium waterfront operation. They will combine strong leadership and organisational capability with a sound understanding of French techniques and an appreciation for working with quality seasonal produce.
Key attributes include:
- Experience leading or holding a senior kitchen role within premium or high-volume venues
- Strong knowledge of French culinary techniques and produce-led menu development
- Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and develop established kitchen teams
- Strong operational knowledge across rostering, ordering, stock management and cost control
- A calm, organised and hands-on leadership style during high-volume service periods
Offer
This is an excellent opportunity to lead the kitchen of a highly visible Circular Quay venue while joining a growing hospitality group with exciting future career opportunities. The role offers the opportunity to take genuine ownership of the kitchen, contribute creatively to the menu and lead an established team in a premium dining environment.
To learn more about this role, submit your CV or contact Lee via lee@hastingspeople.com.au for a confidential discussion.
By applying to this role, you are agreeing to the terms set out in Hastings People's privacy policy available at the Hastings People website.
Client Profile
Our client operates a well-established waterfront dining venue in one of Sydney’s most recognised hospitality precincts. Known for delivering a vibrant dining experience centred on premium produce and French-influenced cuisine, the venue attracts a diverse mix of local and international guests. The business forms part of a growing hospitality group with an expanding portfolio and a strong reputation for creating dynamic, experience-led venues.
Job Description
As Head Chef, you will take ownership of all aspects of the kitchen operation, leading an established brigade to consistently deliver high-quality food in a busy, fast-paced environment. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring creativity, strong commercial awareness and the ability to maintain exceptional standards across food, people and kitchen operations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop and evolve menus that showcase a French-leaning, produce-driven approach
- Lead, mentor and develop the kitchen team while fostering a positive, high-performance culture
- Manage kitchen rostering and labour to achieve operational and commercial targets
- Oversee ordering, supplier relationships, stock management and food costs
- Maintain consistently high standards across food quality, presentation, service and kitchen operations
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will be an accomplished Head Chef or experienced Senior Sous Chef ready to take ownership of a busy, premium waterfront operation. They will combine strong leadership and organisational capability with a sound understanding of French techniques and an appreciation for working with quality seasonal produce.
Key attributes include:
- Experience leading or holding a senior kitchen role within premium or high-volume venues
- Strong knowledge of French culinary techniques and produce-led menu development
- Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and develop established kitchen teams
- Strong operational knowledge across rostering, ordering, stock management and cost control
- A calm, organised and hands-on leadership style during high-volume service periods
Offer
This is an excellent opportunity to lead the kitchen of a highly visible Circular Quay venue while joining a growing hospitality group with exciting future career opportunities. The role offers the opportunity to take genuine ownership of the kitchen, contribute creatively to the menu and lead an established team in a premium dining environment.
To learn more about this role, submit your CV or contact Lee via lee@hastingspeople.com.au for a confidential discussion.
By applying to this role, you are agreeing to the terms set out in Hastings People's privacy policy available at the Hastings People website.
