Head Chef | Leadership Role | Baillie Hill Hospitality Precinct
$90k – $100k + super (depending on experience)
Baillie Hill is Perth's newest hospitality destination, located in the heart of East Victoria Park. Bringing together restaurants, bars and unique experiences across multiple venues, Baillie Hill has quickly become a vibrant hub for locals and visitors alike.
We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Head Chef to lead our kitchen operations within our growing hospitality precinct.
This Head Chef role reports directly to our Executive Chef and is supported by two Sous Chefs, providing strong leadership structure and operational backing.
Start date: Immediate / negotiable.
The Head Chef Role
As Head Chef, you will be responsible for the overall kitchen management, food quality, team leadership and financial performance of your venue.
This is a hands‐on leadership position suited to an established Head Chef or a strong Senior Sous Chef ready to step confidently into a fully supported leadership role.
Key Responsibilities
* Leading and managing a structured kitchen team, including two Sous Chefs
* Overseeing daily kitchen operations in a high‐volume hospitality environment
* Delivering consistent, high‐quality modern Australian cuisine
* Menu development and seasonal updates in collaboration with the Executive Chef
* Managing food cost control, GP targets and labour budgets
* Ordering, supplier management and stock control
* Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene and WHS standards
* Driving kitchen systems, efficiency and performance outcomes
* Working collaboratively with venue management and front‐of‐house teams
About You
You're a structured and commercially aware kitchen leader with experience operating within high‐volume, system‐driven hospitality environments.
You understand the balance between creativity and performance, and you're confident managing both people and numbers. You've led senior kitchen teams before and know how to implement systems that drive consistency, efficiency and strong financial outcomes.
You're comfortable working within a broader leadership structure, collaborating with an Executive Chef and venue management to deliver on quality, cost and operational targets.
What You'll Bring
* Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a large‐scale or multi‐venue hospitality group
* Demonstrated P&L accountability, including food cost control, labour management and stock governance
* Strong leadership experience managing Sous Chefs and senior kitchen staff
* Experience operating in high‐volume service environments
* A structured, systems‐focused approach to kitchen management
* A passion for modern Australian cuisine and evolving food trends
* Food Safety Supervisor Certificate and full Australian working rights
You lead with professionalism, accountability and consistency - and you take pride in building high‐performing kitchen teams.
What You'll Get
* Salary of $90,000 – $100,000 + super (depending on experience)
* Leadership of a supported kitchen team with two Sous Chefs
* Direct collaboration with an experienced Executive Chef
* Genuine input into menu direction and culinary development
* Career progression within a growing hospitality group
* Staff benefits and discounts across the Baillie Hill precinct
* The opportunity to lead within one of Perth's most exciting hospitality developments
If you're ready to take ownership of a structured kitchen operation and lead a high‐performing team within a growing hospitality precinct, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now via SEEK with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your leadership experience and career goals.
Application Requirements
Your application will include the following questions:
* Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
* How many years' experience do you have as a Head Chef?
* Do you hold a current Food Safety Supervisor certificate?
* Do you have experience as a chef in a high‐volume restaurant?
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