Chef

PS FOODS PTY LTD; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PS Foods Pty Ltd in Sydney is seeking a visionary and experienced Chef to lead our culinary operations. As the most senior member of the kitchen, you will shape the menu, drive the financial performance of the kitchen, and mentor the entire culinary team to deliver outstanding dining experiences.

You will ensure impeccable food quality, maintain strict safety and hygiene standards, and optimise kitchen efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (or equivalent Australian qualification).
• Minimum 1-year experience in a Chef Position.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, presentation, and kitchen operations.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality and safety.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and workplace health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary direction and menu engineering with seasonal updates and daily specials; costed recipes to meet margins.
• Document SOPs and standardize processes; oversee dietary management and allergen protocols.
• Supervise Cooks, Kitchen Hands and apprentices; delegate tasks to ensure seamless service; mentor staff.
• Provide ongoing training and professional development to the kitchen team; maintain high skill levels.
• Lead briefings with front-of-house on specials and origins to ensure a cohesive guest experience.
• Control food and labour costs; audit kitchen expenditures; manage supplier relationships and inventory.
• Oversee inventory, place orders, and ensure optimal turnover with minimal waste; monitor freshness and quality.
• Ensure WHS, hygiene, and safety compliance; maintain a gold-standard kitchen environment.
• Monitor equipment and facilities; report maintenance needs and keep food safety logs meticulously.

Skills

Food preparation

Presentation

Kitchen operations

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Food safety

Safety regulations

Education

Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (or equivalent Australian qualification)

Job description

PS Foods Pty Ltd is seeking a visionary and experienced Chef to lead our culinary operations. As

the most senior member of the kitchen, you will be responsible for the creative direction of the

menu, the financial performance of the kitchen department, and the mentorship of the entire

culinary team. The successful candidate will ensure impeccable food quality, operational

efficiency, and strict adherence to safety and hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Culinary Leadership & Menu Engineering

  Strategic Menu Planning: Design and implement innovative menus, including seasonal updates and daily specials, ensuring all recipes are costed accurately to meet profit margins.

  Recipe Development: Experiment with new techniques and ingredients to maintain a competitive edge, documenting precise standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the team.

  Dietary Management: Oversight of all allergen protocols and recipe modifications to accommodate complex customer dietary requirements (e.g., vegan, coeliac, dairy-free).

• 2. Kitchen Operations & Team Management

  Staff Supervision: Directly manage, delegate, and coordinate tasks among Cooks, Kitchen Hands, and apprentices to ensure seamless service.

  Mentorship: Provide advanced training and professional development to subordinate staff to maintain high skill levels within the kitchen.

  Communication: Lead briefings with front-of-house (FOH) staff regarding daily specials, ingredient origins, and menu changes to ensure a cohesive guest experience.

• 3. Financial & Supply Chain Management

  Cost Control: Estimate and manage food and labour costs in line with business targets; perform regular audits of kitchen expenditure.

  Inventory Oversight: Monitor food stock levels, manage relationships with suppliers, and place orders to ensure optimal inventory turnover and minimal waste.

  Quality Control: Rigorously check the freshness and quality of all incoming ingredients, rejecting any items that do not meet PS Foods’ premium standards.

• 4. Compliance & Safety

  WHS & Hygiene: Enforce full compliance with local health, hygiene, and safety regulations, maintaining a "gold standard" kitchen environment.

  Reporting: Monitor kitchen equipment and facilities, reporting maintenance needs to management and ensuring all food safety logs are meticulously maintained.

Skills & Requirements

• Qualifications: Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (or equivalent Australian qualification).

• Experience: Minimum 1-year experience in a Chef Position

• Strong knowledge of food preparation, presentation, and kitchen operations.

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality and safety.

• Knowledge of food safety standards and workplace health and safety regulations.