Executive Chef: Lead a Premium Sydney Dining Icon

JRM Hospitality; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JRM Hospitality in Sydney is seeking an Executive Chef to take culinary leadership at a premier dining destination. This role demands presence, creativity and commercial intelligence to elevate a celebrated kitchen and team, delivering a food offering that sits among Australia’s best.

You will own the culinary direction, lead day-to-day operations, and collaborate with senior management to continue building the restaurant’s reputation and performance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a highly regarded premium or fine-dining restaurant.
• Background in hatted, Michelin-starred, or internationally recognised kitchens.
• Strong understanding of contemporary Australian dining and exceptional produce.
• Proven experience managing substantial kitchen teams and senior chefs.
• Demonstrated success with menu development and culinary innovation.
• Excellent food, labour and operational cost management.
• Reputation for developing strong kitchen cultures and talented chefs.
• Ability to work within a high-profile hospitality environment.
• Australian chefs currently overseas may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing kitchen brigade.
• Drive the culinary identity and ongoing evolution of the restaurant.
• Create intelligent, produce-led menus with a strong sense of seasonality.
• Maintain exceptional standards of consistency, execution and presentation.
• Build strong relationships with premium growers, producers and suppliers.
• Oversee food cost, labour, purchasing, stock management and kitchen profitability.
• Implement clear kitchen systems, structures and operating standards.
• Attract, develop and retain outstanding culinary talent.
• Collaborate with senior leadership across service, beverage, events and operations.
• Maintain standards of a nationally recognised premium restaurant.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

People management

Cost management

Job description

JRM Hospitality in Sydney is seeking an Executive Chef to take culinary leadership at a premier dining destination. This role demands presence, creativity and commercial intelligence to elevate a celebrated kitchen and team, delivering a food offering that sits among Australia’s best.

You will own the culinary direction, lead day-to-day operations, and collaborate with senior management to continue building the restaurant’s reputation and performance.