Head Chef | Iconic Eastern Suburbs Venue

The Venue

One of Sydney's most respected and well loved Beachside pub venues is searching for a Head Chef to lead its kitchen into an exciting new chapter. This is a venue with genuine pedigree, a loyal local following, a buzzing dining room, and a reputation built over years of doing things properly..

The Role

You'll take full ownership of the kitchen and menu, leading a capable brigade in a high volume, high energy pub environment. This is a hands on leadership role for a chef who takes pride in consistency, cleanliness, and cooking that makes people talk.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor and develop the kitchen team, setting the standard on the pass and across every shift
• Collaborate with Simon Sandall on menu development, seasonal specials and continual food quality improvement
• Manage food cost, wastage, ordering and supplier relationships with commercial rigour
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, compliance and kitchen presentation
• Drive consistency across a busy, high-volume pub service without compromising on quality
• Foster a positive, professional kitchen culture that retains great staff

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or strong Sous Chef ready to step up, ideally within busy pub, gastropub or restaurant environments
• Own full culinary leadership of the kitchen, from concept to plate
• A genuine passion for modern Australian cooking and quality produce
• Build, train, and mentor a high performing kitchen brigade
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to train, motivate and get the best out of a team
• Solid understanding of food costing, stock control and kitchen financial.
• Current NSW food safety certification (or willingness to obtain)

What's On Offer

• $110,000 + Superannuation , reflective of experience and the calibre of this opportunity
• Direct mentorship from one of Australia's most credentialed chefs
• A supported, well resourced kitchen in a venue with a genuine reputation to protect and build on
• The opportunity to shape a menu and leave a real mark on a Sydney institution
• A stable, respected venue with a strong existing customer base and team culture
• Career growth potential within a well-regarded hospitality group

Apply Now

If you're a driven, produce obsessed chef ready to lead a kitchen with purpose, we want to hear from you.

Apply today with your resume and a brief cover note outlining your experience and why this role excites you.

This is a confidential search on behalf of the venue. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.

Pay: $100,000.00 – $110,000.00 per year

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person