Head Chef

Catering HQ; Hawkesbury; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch on shift

Coffee discounts

Supplier discounts

Internal training opportunities

Job summary

Catering HQ is seeking a talented Head Chef to lead our kitchen at Lynwood Country Club. You will oversee prep, cooking, plating, and daily operations, while guiding a team to deliver exceptional restaurant and events service.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in a similar role, a passion for fresh food trends, strong leadership, and a commitment to food safety and quality. We offer growth, training, and a sociable team environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Be flexible with working hours.
• A team spirit, bright and positive demeanour.

Responsibilities

• Must display excellent prep, cooking and plating skills.
• Contribute to menu planning and growth of food trends.
• Maintain quality and consistency of dishes.
• Handle daily kitchen functions and operations.
• Demonstrate leadership and take charge when needed.
• Ensure high standards of food safety and WHS.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Food safety

Cooking skills

Menu planning

Quality control

Communication

Job description

Catering HQ is seeking talented and dedicated Head Chef to join our amazing kitchen at Lynwood Country Club, We have room to grow and develop your culinary career with restaurant and events service at our venues.

THE BRAND

Catering HQ is a family run company that was established in 1996. We currently have 20 fabulous venues across Sydney and beyond. We believe in striving for excellence at all times and pride ourselves on having an experienced and dedicated team who love their work and their work environment. At Catering HQ we are always looking to adapt to evolving market trends for our restaurants, cafés and events. This allows our menus and décor to be fresh, interesting and inviting to our guests. We are known for delivering high quality meals and exceptional customer service.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must display excellent prep, cooking and plating skills
• Demonstrate a keen interest in growing food trends, techniques and the ability to contribute to menu planning
• Strong emphasis on quality and consistency of dishes
• Ability to contribute to menu planning
• Immaculate presentation and grooming
• Ability to handle large service numbers
• Exceptional customer care and service skills and knowledge of food safety, hygiene and WHS
• Excellent supportive and leadership skill set
• Confidence to take charge and own the result, yet humble enough to listen and learn
• Honest and results focused - able to give and receive genuine feedback and take action as needed
• Immaculate presentation and grooming
• Should be able to control and manage daily kitchen functions

KEY QUALITIES:

• At least 2-3 years’ experience in a similar position
• Be flexible with working hours
• A team spirit, bright and positive demeanour

WHY JOIN US

• Lunch on us while on shift
• Discount on Coffee while on shift
• Discounts from our suppliers such as Vittoria Coffee
• Internal and external training opportunities

The team at Catering HQ work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all, and most importantly, we're all about creating a more sociable future – for our customers and for each other. If you feel you possess these qualities and are interested in becoming a part of the team,

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.