Job Description
Job Description
Client Profile
Located in Sydney's vibrant eastern suburbs, this iconic café has long been a local favourite, known for its quality offering, loyal clientele, and welcoming atmosphere. With plans to expand into a brand-new venue next year, the business is now seeking a Head Chef ready to lead creatively and operationally across both sites.
Job Description
This is a unique dual-phase role. In the immediate term, the Head Chef will take charge of an established café kitchen, bringing fresh ideas and refinement to the current offering. Simultaneously, you will begin planning for the launch of a new all-day venue featuring a premium evening dining experience. You will work closely with ownership to shape the culinary identity of the new site and lead its opening in 2026.
You are an ambitious and creative Head Chef with a passion for shaping culinary experiences from the ground up. You bring experience in café or casual dining leadership and a vision for delivering elevated yet accessible cuisine. You are ready for a long-term project and excited to make a lasting impact.
An attractive remuneration package is on offer, alongside the rare opportunity to influence both an established and a new venue. This is a role for a chef who is ready to create a legacy and define their place in Sydney's dynamic food culture.
To learn more about this role, submit your CV or contact Phil Gannon via phil@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. https://www.hastingspeople.com.au/privacy-policy
Client Profile
Located in Sydney's vibrant eastern suburbs, this iconic café has long been a local favourite, known for its quality offering, loyal clientele, and welcoming atmosphere. With plans to expand into a brand-new venue next year, the business is now seeking a Head Chef ready to lead creatively and operationally across both sites.
Job Description
This is a unique dual-phase role. In the immediate term, the Head Chef will take charge of an established café kitchen, bringing fresh ideas and refinement to the current offering. Simultaneously, you will begin planning for the launch of a new all-day venue featuring a premium evening dining experience. You will work closely with ownership to shape the culinary identity of the new site and lead its opening in 2026.
- Lead kitchen operations in a popular high-turnover café
- Add creative flair and elevate the existing menu
- Collaborate on the development and launch of a new premium dining concept
- Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing kitchen team
- Ensure quality, consistency, and strong operational foundations across both sites
You are an ambitious and creative Head Chef with a passion for shaping culinary experiences from the ground up. You bring experience in café or casual dining leadership and a vision for delivering elevated yet accessible cuisine. You are ready for a long-term project and excited to make a lasting impact.
- Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous in respected venues
- Strong creative instincts and an eye for detail in menu design
- Operational and financial acumen with the ability to scale a concept
- Natural leader with the ability to inspire and grow a team
- Passionate about delivering excellence in both casual and premium settings
An attractive remuneration package is on offer, alongside the rare opportunity to influence both an established and a new venue. This is a role for a chef who is ready to create a legacy and define their place in Sydney's dynamic food culture.
To learn more about this role, submit your CV or contact Phil Gannon via phil@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. https://www.hastingspeople.com.au/privacy-policy
