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Position: Head Chef – New Opening
Location: Sydney
About us:
Chotto Matte is a globally recognized Japanese-Peruvian evolusion restaurant group with locations in London, San Francisco, Toronto, and now Sydney
Our venues are immersive spaces where vibrant cuisine meets energetic beats, offering guests a unique and engaging dining experience.
We're on the lookout for an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen team and drive the culinary vision of our new flagship Sydney opening.
This is an incredible opportunity for a creative and passionate chef to showcase their talent in high-end, high-volume dining, with a focus on Nikkei cuisine.
If you have a strong background in luxury dining and experience leading kitchens through new openings, we want to hear from you
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the kitchen team in delivering Chotto Matte's signature Nikkei concept to the highest standard.
Oversee all aspects of food production, from menu development to execution, ensuring consistency, innovation, and excellence.
Collaborate with senior leadership and the Operations Director to establish kitchen processes and standards prior to launch.
Recruit, train, and inspire a talented kitchen brigade, fostering a culture of learning, teamwork, and creativity.
Manage food costs, inventory, and supplier relationships to ensure quality and profitability.
Maintain compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations, setting the benchmark for best practice.
Work closely with front-of-house and bar teams to create a seamless guest experience.
Continually innovate and develop dishes that reflect Chotto Matte's unique Japanese-Peruvian identity.
Requirements:
Minimum of 5 years' experience as Head Chef (or Senior Sous Chef in a comparable high-profile venue).
Proven success in leading kitchens in large-scale, premium restaurants (150+ covers).
Strong expertise in Japanese, Peruvian, or Nikkei cuisine (fusion experience highly desirable).
Demonstrated ability to manage food costs, labour budgets, and kitchen P&L performance.
Hands-on leadership style with a passion for mentoring and developing kitchen talent.
Experience in launching or re-launching a restaurant is a strong advantage.
A genuine passion for food, creativity, and delivering world-class dining experiences.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management
Industries: Restaurants
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