Job Description

Woods & Co Recruitment is on the hunt for an experienced Head or Executive Chef to take the reins at a rapidly growing venue. Specialising in premium red meats and smoked meats, this venue features multiple service offerings, including an elevated dining experience, a thriving functions & events space, and a casual beer garden. 

With a focus on high-quality produce, fine dining expertise, and a passion for cooking/smoking meats, this is a unique opportunity for a driven Head Chef to make their mark in a venue that has seen 50% growth in the last 18 months and is set to continue expanding. If you're a hands-on leader who is ready to take ownership, lead a strong kitchen team, and shape a dynamic good program, we want to hear from you! 

What's in it for you?

• Salary: $100,000 - $115,000 + Super 
• Work-life balance: fixed roster (42-46 hours per week). 
• Work with premium produce, specialising in red meats and smoking techniques. 
• Oversee two kitchens providing service across the restaurant, functions/events, and casual beer garden. 
• Opportunity to create and evolve menus, with three menu changes per year. 
• Lead a dedicated kitchen team of 7 permanent staff plus casuals. 
• A leadership opportunity in a venue experiencing significant growth. 

What do you do?

• Oversee the daily operations of two kitchens, ensuring efficiency across all service areas. 
• Create and execute seasonal menus for the restaurant, using high-quality ingredients. 
• Maintain high standards in cooking and presentation, particularly for red and smoked meats.
• Monitor and report on KPIs, presenting updates and progress. 
• Work collaboratively with the FOH team to deliver a seamless dining experience. 
• Manage kitchen budgets, inventories, and supplier relationships. 

What do you need?

• Fine dining experience with a strong understanding of red meats, steak preparation, and premium produce. 
• Passion or interest in smoking meats. 
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage a team across two kitchens. 
• Creativity in menu development and the ability to evolve the food offering. 
• Ability to delegate, oversee prep, and manage multiple service areas. 
• Experience with kitchen financials, including budgeting, reporting, and stock control. 
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with the FOH team. 
• A driven mindset to continue growing the venue's success. 

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

• Aydin on 0458 521 724 or email at aydin@woodsco.com.au.
• Shea on 0407 163 529 or email at shea@woodsco.com.au.

Woods & Co Recruitment is committed to creating a positively diverse and inclusive workforce that 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 linguistically diverse backgrounds, 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.