Overview Lion, Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia. We are seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary direction across two distinct kitchens at a brand-new two-level venue on Fremantle’s Fishing Boat Harbour: Cherub Hall and The Loft by Little Creatures & Co. About the Venue Part of a $10 million transformation celebrating Little Creatures’ 25th anniversary, the Fremantle site at 42 Mews Road offers panoramic waterfront views, immersive dining experiences, and a vibrant atmosphere that blends Fremantle’s coastal and industrial heritage. Your Role As Executive Chef, you’ll lead and mentor two kitchen teams, drive innovation and consistency, and collaborate with venue leadership to deliver unforgettable dining experiences across both levels. Key Responsibilities Develop and oversee menus for Cherub Hall and The Loft, ensuring each reflects its unique concept and audience Lead, inspire, and manage two high-performing kitchen teams Maintain exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency across both venues Manage kitchen operations, budgets, and supplier relationships Champion food safety, hygiene, and compliance standards Collaborate with front-of-house and operations teams to ensure seamless service What You Bring Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Senior Head Chef in multi-outlet or concept-driven venues Strong leadership and team development skills Deep understanding of modern Australian and Asian cuisine, with a flair for wood-fired cooking Passion for local ingredients, sustainability, and innovation Excellent organisational and communication skills Why Join Us?Be part of an iconic brand with a bold new vision Creative freedom to shape two distinct culinary experiences Annual “Cheers to You” bonus — because our creatures deserve a little extra love Monthly Beer Bucks — your golden ticket to frothy rewards Competitive salary, benefits, and career development opportunitiesA dynamic, supportive team culture in a newly built, high-profile venue Ready to lead the flavour revolution? Apply now and help us bring the next evolution of Little Creatures to life. We’re a certified B Corp, which means we care about people, planet and purpose—not just profit.
We’re committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and we celebrate the unique perspectives that help us grow and innovate. We intentionally embrace difference and cultivate belonging every day, whether through our investment in our Reconciliation journey through our Innovate RAP, our commitment to gender pay equity or providing progressive people policies. If you need specific support or accessibility adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know at talentacquisition@lionco.com so we can make sure that your recruitment process is fair and we enable you to shine.
This includes tailored support for First Nations people, individuals with disabilities, those who are neurodivergent, and people who identify as transgender or gender diverse as we understand the unique challenges and concerns you may face. Seniority level Director Employment type Full-time Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Food and Beverage Services
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