Executive Chef: Pre-Opening Innovator & Kitchen Leader

Ovolo Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel accommodation benefits

Discounts across F&B outlets

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing programmes

Community programmes

Job summary

Ovolo Sydney seeks an inspired head chef to lead a high‑voltage kitchen as Bruno's takes shape. You will shape menus, kitchen culture and the overall food experience with creative freedom from pre-opening to daily operations.

You will manage a diverse operation across breakfast, café service, restaurant and events, ensuring quality, consistency and commercial performance while mentoring your team to excel.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or senior role in a high‑volume kitchen.
• Strong leadership to develop and motivate a diverse kitchen team.
• Experience with pre-opening concepts and menu launches.
• Excellent understanding of food costs, stock control and profitability.
• Commitment to quality, consistency and guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operation from pre-opening through daily service.
• Develop creative, commercially viable menus for Bruno's café, restaurant, bar and events.
• Set standards for food preparation, presentation and hygiene.
• Oversee tastings, supplier relationships and product sourcing.
• Coach and build a high‑performing kitchen team.
• Hands-on during service and ensure consistency across dishes.
• Collaborate with GM and hotel leadership to deliver guest experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Kitchen operations

Food quality

Food safety

People development

Job description

Ovolo Sydney seeks an inspired head chef to lead a high‑voltage kitchen as Bruno's takes shape. You will shape menus, kitchen culture and the overall food experience with creative freedom from pre-opening to daily operations.

You will manage a diverse operation across breakfast, café service, restaurant and events, ensuring quality, consistency and commercial performance while mentoring your team to excel.