Group Head Chef: Multi-Venue Culinary Innovator

Only Hospitality Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Venues by Only, a growing hospitality group across Melbourne, seeks a Head Chef to lead culinary operations across multiple venues. You will maintain food quality, develop innovative menus, manage kitchen performance, and drive profitability through cost control and team development.

This senior role requires travel between venues and a hands-on leadership style during evenings and weekends. Join a collaborative team focused on excellence, creativity, and outstanding guest experiences across the

Qualifications

• Proven experience in executive/head chef roles over multiple venues.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Extensive knowledge of menu development and kitchen systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary operations across group venues with consistent quality.
• Develop and refine menus reflecting brand and trends.
• Standardise recipes and kitchen practices across venues.
• Lead, mentor and support kitchen teams; drive high performance.
• Monitor costs, stock, and wastage to maximise profitability.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and WHS standards.
• Conduct venue visits and performance reviews for improvements.
• Collaborate on menu strategy and business development.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Cost control

Kitchen ops

Food safety

Staff development

Travel availability

Evening shifts

Job description

Venues by Only, a growing hospitality group across Melbourne, seeks a Head Chef to lead culinary operations across multiple venues. You will maintain food quality, develop innovative menus, manage kitchen performance, and drive profitability through cost control and team development.

This senior role requires travel between venues and a hands-on leadership style during evenings and weekends. Join a collaborative team focused on excellence, creativity, and outstanding guest experiences across the