Executive Head Chef — Multi-Site Culinary Leader (Flexible)

Anglicare; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Staff rewards

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts for family

Job summary

Anglicare Sydney is seeking an Executive Head Chef to shape culinary strategy across the Retirement Living portfolio, oversee Cornerstone Cafe, and govern Signature Cafés and Restaurants to deliver high-quality, contemporary dining for residents.

You will mentor chefs, drive menu innovation, manage costs and safety standards, and partner with procurement to elevate value and efficiency while supporting a hospitality-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Recognised Commercial Cookery qualification and food safety certification.
• 10+ years’ culinary experience, including 5+ years in an Executive Chef or multi-site leadership role.
• Proven success leading multi-site café, restaurant, or hospitality operations.
• Strong expertise in menu development, food quality, cost management, and kitchen performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary strategy and food philosophy across the Retirement Living portfolio.
• Drive menu development, food quality, presentation, and innovation.
• Establish culinary standards and operational excellence across multiple sites.
• Monitor food costs, waste, productivity, and kitchen performance.
• Ensure food safety, dietary compliance, and nutritional standards.
• Coach, mentor, and develop chefs and culinary teams.
• Partner with Procurement and key stakeholders to improve quality, value, and efficiency.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Multi-site operations

Cost management

Food safety

Education

Commercial Cookery qualification

Job description

Anglicare Sydney is seeking an Executive Head Chef to shape culinary strategy across the Retirement Living portfolio, oversee Cornerstone Cafe, and govern Signature Cafés and Restaurants to deliver high-quality, contemporary dining for residents.

You will mentor chefs, drive menu innovation, manage costs and safety standards, and partner with procurement to elevate value and efficiency while supporting a hospitality-focused culture.