About the Position
Located in the heart of Applecross overlooking the Swan River, Raffles Hotel is a well‐known, high‐volume venue with a strong food and beverage offering across bistro, bar and functions. We're on the hunt for a hands‐on Head Chef to lead the kitchen, drive consistency, and continue building a strong team culture.
This role suits a confident leader who thrives in a fast‐paced environment, understands the demands of a high‐volume venue, and takes pride in running a well‐organised, high‐performing kitchen.
The Role
As Head Chef, you'll have full responsibility for the back‐of‐house operation, leading the team through busy services while maintaining quality, consistency and strong kitchen systems.
Responsibilities
* Leading and managing the kitchen team day‐to‐day
* Delivering consistent, high‐quality food across all service periods
* Rostering, labour control and food cost management
* Ordering, stock control and supplier management
* Maintaining food safety and compliance standards
* Training, developing and mentoring your team
* Working closely with the Venue Manager on business performance and menu direction
Qualifications
* Proven experience in a leadership role – 2–5 years as a Head Chef or Sous Chef with a track record of managing teams and delivering consistent food quality
* Strong knowledge of food safety & compliance – up‐to‐date knowledge of HACCP and experience maintaining compliance with health regulations
* Team leadership & kitchen management skills – ability to lead, train and motivate staff, manage rosters, control food costs and run an efficient kitchen under pressure
* Experience in high‐volume bistro, pub or function environments
* Strong organisational and communication skills
* Hands‐on leadership style with a positive, team‐first attitude
Why Choose Us?
* Competitive salary + annual bonus of up to $20K, paid quarterly
* Staff discounts across 240+ venues in Australia & NZ
* Genuine career progression within a growing, dynamic hospitality group
* Strong support from central teams including Marketing, Recruitment, IT & more
* Ongoing learning and development opportunities to sharpen your leadership and culinary skills
If you're ready to take ownership of a busy venue and lead a strong kitchen team, we'd love to hear from you.
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