Head Chef

Head Chef
West Tradies | Dharruk, NSW
Are you a passionate chef who thrives on leading from the front? Do you enjoy creating great food, developing teams, and making a genuine impact on a venue's dining experience?

West Tradies is seeking an experienced and hands-on Head Chef to lead our kitchen operations and help shape the future of our food offering. Reporting directly to the CEO, you'll have significant input into menu development, kitchen strategy, team leadership, and the overall dining experience for our members and guests.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive club that values quality, innovation, and community connection, whilst working from a brand-new renovated kitchen.

About the Role
As Head Chef, you will oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, efficient service, and a positive team culture. You will lead a small team, drive menu innovation, manage costs, and maintain the highest standards of food safety and presentation.
Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, mentoring and developing kitchen staff
• Creating and refining menus that showcase quality ingredients and seasonal produce
• Managing food preparation, service delivery and presentation standards
• Monitoring food costs, stock levels and supplier relationships
• Maintaining compliance with food safety, hygiene and HACCP requirements
• Driving a positive and collaborative kitchen culture
• Working closely with management to support the venue's operational goals
• Implementing efficient kitchen systems and procedures

About You
To succeed in this role, you will be an experienced kitchen leader with a passion for quality food and team development.
You will bring:

• Previous experience as a Head Chef or in a senior kitchen leadership position
• Strong culinary skills across a variety of cuisines and cooking techniques
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams
• Sound knowledge of food safety, HACCP and kitchen compliance requirements
• Experience in food costing, budgeting and inventory management
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities
• Current Food Safety Supervisor certification, or willingness to obtain

Experience within clubs, pubs, hotels or hospitality venues will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

• Lead the food offering of a growing community club
• Work in a brand-new renovated kitchen with modern facilities
• Competitive salary, professional development and career growth
• Creative input into menus and food direction
• Supportive team culture with strong leadership
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on the club's future

Apply Now
Applications should be submitted in writing to:
Larry Collins
[email protected]

If you're ready to take ownership of a thriving kitchen and help deliver outstanding dining experiences, we'd love to hear from you.
 
This role is being advertised via the White Now job board; however, recruitment is being handled directly by the Club. Please direct all enquiries appropriately.