Overview
Our client is a leading hospitality venue with a reputation for combining innovative food with an award-winning drinks culture. Their venues are vibrant community hubs, known for fresh, approachable menus designed to pair perfectly with local craft beverages. This is a fast-paced, high-volume operation that thrives on creativity, consistency, and quality. Based in Canberra, you'll enjoy a city with a thriving food and events scene, excellent lifestyle balance, and easy access to the outdoors.
Position
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head Chef to take the lead in a bustling kitchen at one of Canberra\'s most talked-about venues. Offering $90-110K (depending on experience), you\'ll oversee menu design, daily operations, and team leadership while ensuring consistency at volume. Perfect for a chef who thrives in a hands-on role, loves pairing food with excellent drinks, and wants to drive creativity and efficiency in a respected venue.
Position Description
Lead all aspects of kitchen operations across a high-volume venue
Design and implement seasonal menus to align with the venue\'s food philosophy
Manage and mentor a team of chefs and kitchen hands
Oversee cost control, COGs, and labor management to meet business targets
Ensure compliance with WHS, food safety, and hygiene standards
Collaborate closely with FOH and management to deliver a seamless guest experience
Position Requirements
Proven experience as a Head Chef in a high-volume hospitality venue
Strong leadership and team development skills
Excellent understanding of food costing, rostering, and operational efficiency
Creativity and passion for pairing food with drinks in a modern, casual dining setting
Ability to perform under pressure in fast-paced service environments
Trade qualifications in Commercial Cookery (Cert III or equivalent)
Head Chef | $90-110K | Lead a high-volume kitchen, design menus, manage costs & inspire your team in one of Canberra\'s most dynamic venues.
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