Job Description

Woods & Co Recruitment is thrilled to collaborate with one of Melbourne’s most innovative and esteemed dining venues in the search for a passionate and experienced Head Chef. Owned by a prominent property development company known for creating high-end hospitality venues, this role offers an opportunity to lead the culinary vision for a venue that aims to redefine local dining with innovative and memorable experiences. The focus is on crafting exceptional dishes that not only delight the palate but also contribute to the overall welcoming and sophisticated environment of the venue.

What's in it for you?

• $90,000 - $110,000 + Super. 
• Discounts across partner venues. 
• Meals provided daily and parking permits available. 
• Career growth & progression within a premium hospitality group. 
• Shape & influence culinary experiences across multiple venues. 
• Lead the kitchen team & contribute to the strategic culinary direction.

What do you do?

• Oversee all aspects of the kitchen, including menu development, food preparation, and presentation. 
• Lead, mentor, and inspire the kitchen team. 
• Collaborate closely with the Restaurant Manager to ensure a seamless front-of-house & back-of-house experience. 
• Manage food costs, inventory, and suppliers to optimise efficiency and maintain quality standards. 
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations in the kitchen. 
• Implement and maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and organisation in the kitchen. 
• Handle rostering, training, and development of kitchen staff. 

What do you need?

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in fine dining or high-end casual dining. 
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead & inspire a kitchen team. 
• Creativity and passion for food, with the ability to create innovative & memorable dishes. 
• Solid financial management skills, including food cost control and inventory management. 
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially with front-of-house teams. 
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail. 
• Knowledge of current culinary trends and techniques. 
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude. 

Note: This role is on-site, and due to operational requirements, remote work cannot be accommodated. 

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 aydin@woodsco.com.au.
• Shea on 0407 163 529 or email 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.