Job Description

Woods & Co Recruitment are partnering with a new hospitality group set to launch a bold new Japanese fusion restaurant and bar in Melbourne. This venue will offer a fresh, modern dining experience featuring a menu full of Japanese flavours with Western influences. 

We’re looking for a Head Chef ready to take full ownership of a brand-new kitchen, craft your own menu from scratch and build and lead a team to set the kitchen culture from day one. If you love pushing culinary boundaries, bringing bold ideas to life and setting new standards, this is your chance to make your mark on one of Melbourne’s exciting new venues. 

What’s in it for you?

• $100,000 - $110,000 + Super.
• Full autonomy to shape and lead all aspects of kitchen operations.
• Opportunity to build your own team and shape the kitchen culture.
• Lead the creation of a menu from scratch and bring your culinary vision to life.
• Staff meals provided and generous discounts across the group.
• Join an exciting new venue and be part of its growth journey.

What do you do?

• Oversee all BOH operations to ensure efficiency, high standards and smooth service.
• Develop, design and deliver the full menu with creativity and seasonal updates.
• Manage food costs and minimise wastage while maintaining premium quality.
• Build, lead and inspire your own kitchen team to set the standards and foster a culture of passion, teamwork and innovation.

What do you need?

• 3+ years experience as a Head Chef.
• Strong knowledge of Japanese/Asian Fusion cuisine.
• Creative approach with hands-on experience in developing and designing menus.
• Strong financial acumen with proven ability to manage food costs whilst maintaining high-quality standards.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build, inspire and mentor a team. 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

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. 
• Shea on 0407 163 529 or shea@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.