Head Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Sydney, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · $85,000 - $110,000/yr · Visa: Employer sponsored
For a senior chef aiming to step into full kitchen ownership, this Head Chef position in Sydney, NSW offers an unusual career move: opening a venue rather than taking one over. The employer is launching a 90-seat neighbourhood bar specialising in steak and seafood, with an open kitchen, a lively bar and a casual beachside character.
The role carries real scope. The launch menu of grilled steaks, seafood and in-house sauces is still in development, and the Head Chef will lead that work alongside recruiting the brigade, setting up prep systems and managing costs. For an Executive Sous Chef ready for the next step, ground-up experience of this kind can add depth to a long-term culinary career. Visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
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Key Responsibilities
- Hold full accountability for kitchen operations
- Provide leadership to the kitchen team
- Finalise the launch menu of grilled meats, seafood and in-house sauces and develop it over time
- Recruit a capable brigade, develop it through training and inspire strong performance
- Manage ordering, food cost control, prep systems and supplier partnerships
- Drive quality, consistency and efficiency throughout service
Requirements & Eligibility
- A proven Head Chef or Executive Sous Chef background, including 5+ years in fast-paced venues
- Passion for cooking and for working with premium local ingredients
- Leadership that motivates, mentors and builds team culture, with strong financial and operational acumen
- Readiness to start immediately and take on a ground-up build
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