Head Chef

Geelong Restaurant Group; Geelong; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Geelong Restaurant Group is seeking a Head Chef for the Sawyers Arms Tavern kitchen in Geelong, Australia. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, manage staff, and control costs to deliver high-quality dining experiences.

Responsibilities include menu planning, stock control, staff supervision, and maintaining strict food safety standards. You will collaborate with front-of-house teams and contribute to the restaurant's ongoing success.

Qualifications

• Menu planning, stock control, and quality checks.
• Oversee kitchen operations and staff to ensure service standards.
• Maintain food safety and health regulation compliance.

Responsibilities

• Menu planning, stock control, food prep and QC.
• Supervise kitchen staff to ensure high-quality service standards.
• Develop weekly specials and manage cost of goods.
• Maintain exceptional standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Collaborate with front of house staff to ensure smooth service.
• Support overall kitchen operations to contribute to restaurant success.

Skills

Menu planning

Stock control

Quality control

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Team management

Communication

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

The Geelong Restaurant Group operates three restaurants within our one premise at the Sawyers Arms Tavern in Geelong. We are looking for a Head Chef to look after the Sawyers Arms Hotel kitchen.

As Head Chef you will overseeing daily kitchen operations, manage staff and controlling cost of goods.

What you’ll be doing

• Menu planning, stock control, food preparation and quality control
• Supervising kitchen staff to ensure high-quality service standards
• Develop weekly specials
• Maintaining exceptional standards of food safety and hygiene
• Collaborate with front of house staff
• Supporting the overall operations of the kitchen to contribute to the success of the restaurant

What we’re looking for

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Sous Chef/ Head Chef or equivalent senior role.
• Exceptional culinary skills and a deep understanding of modern cooking techniques and food trends
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a kitchen team, with strong communication and people management skills
• Excellent time management, multitasking and problem-solving abilities
• Food safety certification and knowledge of relevant health and safety regulations

What we offer

At the Geelong Restaurant Group, we pride ourselves on providing a supportive, collaborative work environment where our employees can thrive. We are looking for a Head Chef that is passionate about cooking and looking to prove themselves as a great chef within the hotel industry.