Head Chef

Head Chef

• 90,000 Per Year + Super
• Melbourne
• Hospitality & Tourism

Woods & Co Recruitment are thrilled to partner with a Japanese rooftop restaurant and cocktail bar in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD in their search for a Head Chef.

Drawing inspiration from 1980s Tokyo, this venue combines elevated izakaya-style dining, specialist sakes and craft cocktails with an energetic nightlife atmosphere. With multiple dining spaces, this standout venue invites guests to dine, drink and linger long into the night.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-paced hospitality and is excited to lead a team in delivering exceptional food, creativity and consistent excellence.

What’s in it for you?

• $90,000 - $95,000 + Super.
• Enjoy a supportive leadership team that genuinely values work-life balance.
• Lead with autonomy backed by experienced operators who trust their people.
• Be part of a stable and long-standing hospitality team.
• Join a growing hospitality group and contribute to the evolution of the culinary offering.

What do you do?

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations to ensure consistency and quality across every service.
• Lead menu development with a focus on premium Japanese-inspired cuisine.
• Build, train and mentor BOH teams to create a positive and high-performing culture.
• Manage supplier relationships, food costs and KPIs to support strong commercial performance.
• Remain highly operational and present during service, leading from the front.

What do you need?

• Trade qualified chef with 3+ years’ experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong culinary background with a passion for Japanese flavours and dining culture.
• Hands-on experience in menu development and execution.
• Strong commercial understanding of food costs, margins and kitchen performance.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to build, inspire and mentor a team.
• Experience working in high-volume, fast-paced kitchens.
• Passionate about delivering memorable dining experiences that exceed expectations.

If you're as passionate about this position as we are, then please don't delay and APPLY NOW! We are interviewing immediately!

• Kat on 0482 095 930 or [email protected]

Woods & Co Recruitment is committed to creating a positively diverse and inclusive workforce which values all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate and encourage applications (no matter age or status) from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or a linguistically diverse background, all members and genders of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

• You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted and meet the above requirements.