Overview
Our client is a leading hospitality venue with a reputation for combining innovative 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 chance 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 venue
- Design and implement seasonal menus to align with the venue\'s food philosophy
- Manage and mentor a team of chefs and kitchen hands
- Oversee cost control, COGs, and labor management to meet business targets
- Ensure compliance with WHS, food safety, and hygiene standards
- Collaborate closely with FOH and management to deliver a seamless guest experience
Position Requirements
- Proven experience as a Head Chef in a high-volume hospitality venue
- Strong leadership and team development skills
- Excellent understanding of food costing, rostering, and operational efficiency
- Creativity and passion for pairing food with drinks in a modern, casual dining setting
- Ability to perform under pressure in fast-paced service environments
- Trade 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.
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