Executive Chef: Lead Menu Innovation & Brand Growth

Hospoworld Resourcing; Sydney; On-site; AUD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38-hour week

Leadership development programs

Incentive opportunities

Creative freedom

Job summary

Hospoworld Resourcing is seeking an experienced Head Chef/Executive Chef to lead food direction across a premium dining brand. You will blend culinary creativity with hands-on leadership to deliver consistently exceptional dining experiences.

You’ll drive menu development, monitor food costs, mentor kitchen teams and collaborate with suppliers to ensure quality and national consistency. This role offers autonomy, strategic scope, and opportunities to shape the brand.

Qualifications

• Seasoned head or executive chef with premium dining experience.
• Strong food safety knowledge and culinary qualifications.
• Proven ability to develop chefs and kitchen teams.
• Experience with menu development and food costing.

Responsibilities

• Lead menu development, recipe testing and implementation across the restaurants.
• Maintain exceptional standards in produce, preparation, presentation and consistency.
• Coach and mentor head chefs and kitchen leaders.
• Manage food costs, menu profitability, portion control and wastage.
• Work with procurement and suppliers to source quality ingredients.
• Develop practical recipes, training resources and kitchen procedures.
• Partner with operations to deliver menu launches and improvements.

Skills

Menu development

Food costing

Team leadership

Mentoring chefs

Operational leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant culinary qualifications

Job description

Hospoworld Resourcing is seeking an experienced Head Chef/Executive Chef to lead food direction across a premium dining brand. You will blend culinary creativity with hands-on leadership to deliver consistently exceptional dining experiences.

You’ll drive menu development, monitor food costs, mentor kitchen teams and collaborate with suppliers to ensure quality and national consistency. This role offers autonomy, strategic scope, and opportunities to shape the brand.