Job Description

Head Chef

• 90,000 Per Year + Super
• Melbourne
• Hospitality & Tourism

Woods & Co Recruitment are excited to partner with one of Melbourne's most loved venues in search for their next Head Chef. Located in the heart of Prahran, this venue blends modern Chinese-inspired cuisine, creative cocktails and an atmosphere that keeps guests coming back for more.

We're looking for a Head Chef who thrives in a high-volume environment and is passionate about leading from the front. You'll play a key role in shaping the venue's next chapter by taking ownership of BOH operations, driving food quality and building a high-performing kitchen culture. Supported by an experienced hospitality group, this is an opportunity to make a genuine impact within one of Melbourne's most exciting restaurant groups.

What’s in it for you?

• $90,000 - $95,000 + Super.
• Lead an established and successful venue with a strong customer following.
• Direct impact on operational strategy and culture within the venue.
• Genuine creative input into menu development.
• Opportunity to build and develop your own kitchen culture.
• Work within a respected hospitality group offering long-term career growth.

What do you do?

• Oversee kitchen operations across multiple venues and ensure consistency and quality at every service.
• Lead menu development with a focus on seasonal, sustainable and produce-driven cooking.
• Build, train and mentor BOH teams to foster a high-performing and positive kitchen culture.
• Manage supplier relationships, food costs and KPIs to drive strong commercial outcomes.
• Remain highly operational and present in venues to support multiple venues during service.

What do you need?

• Previous experience as a Head Chef within a premium casual dining environment.
• Strong understanding of modern Asian, Chinese or share-style dining concepts.
• Proven ability to lead large kitchen teams while maintaining a positive culture.
• Experience managing food costs, labour budgets, stock control and supplier relationships.
• A passion for delivering consistent and high-quality food.
• Strong leadership skills with a hands-on approach to coaching, mentoring and developing BOH staff.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy.

If you're as passionate about this position as we are, then please don't delay and APPLY NOW! We are interviewing immediately! For more information, please contact:

• Kat on 0482 095 930 or kat@woodsco.com.au

Woods & Co Recruitment is committed to creating a positively diverse and inclusive workforce which values all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate and encourage applications (no matter age or status) from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or a linguistically diverse background, all members and genders of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

*You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted and meet the above requirements.

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