Overview Our client is a leading hospitality venue with a reputation for combining creative 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 great drinks, and wants to drive creativity and efficiency in a respected venue.
Position Description Lead all aspects of kitchen operations across a high-volume venueDesign and implement seasonal menus to align with the venue's food philosophyManage and mentor a team of chefs and kitchen handsOversee cost control, COGs, and labor management to meet business targetsEnsure compliance with WHS, food safety, and hygiene standardsCollaborate closely with FOH and management to deliver a seamless guest experience Position Requirements Proven experience as a Head Chef in a high-volume hospitality venueStrong leadership and team development skillsExcellent understanding of food costing, rostering, and operational efficiencyCreativity and passion for pairing food with drinks in a modern, casual dining settingAbility to perform under pressure in fast-paced service environmentsTrade 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.To apply online, please click on the apply button.Alternatively, you can contact Rodd Pearce on for a confidential discussion about the position.You can also check out our website for other available positions.
📌 Head Chef
🏢 Frontline Recruitment Group
📍 Canberra