Head Chef

Bright Brewery Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Brewery Group in Croydon, Melbourne is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen at Bright Taphouse Croydon. You will own the menu, mentor a passionate team and deliver a consistent, high-quality dining experience that complements our beers.

You’ll shape the kitchen culture, manage food costs and safety, and collaborate with venue leadership to create memorable guest experiences. If you’re hands-on, collaborative and proud of hospitality, apply to join Bright.

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef or capable Sous Chef stepping up.
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Commitment to quality, consistency and hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a passionate kitchen team.
• Create and deliver a quality, approachable menu for the taphouse.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and service.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Leadership skills

Quality-focused cooking

Job description

Bright Brewery Group | Croydon, Melbourne | Full-Time

Head Chef | Bright Taphouse Croydon

Lead the kitchen. Make it yours. Be part of something Bright.

Bright Brewery is bringing a little bit of the High Country to Melbourne's east, and we're looking for an experienced, passionate Head Chef to lead the kitchen at our new Bright Taphouse Croydon.

With 20 taps pouring our award-winning, mountaincrafted beers, great food and a welcoming atmosphere, Bright Taphouse Croydon is all about bringing people together.

We're looking for someone who shares that philosophy. A chef who loves producing great food, takes pride in their kitchen, knows how to lead a team and understands that a great hospitality experience is about more than what's on the plate.

The Role

As Head Chef, you'll take ownership of the kitchen, leading the team and delivering a consistently excellent food experience that complements our beers and brings customers back.

You'll have the opportunity to put your stamp on the menu, build a positive kitchen culture and play a key role in establishing Bright Taphouse Croydon as a favourite local destination.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, mentoring and developing a passionate kitchen team.
• Creating and delivering a quality, approachable menu that suits our taphouse environment.
• Maintaining consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and service.
• Managing food costs, ordering, stock control and kitchen budgets.
• Overseeing kitchen rosters, labour costs and operational efficiency.
• Maintaining exceptional food safety, cleanliness and compliance standards.
• Working closely with the venue leadership team to deliver a seamless customer experience.
• Supporting functions, events and seasonal menu opportunities.

About You

We're after someone who's confident in the kitchen, comfortable leading from the front and genuinely enjoys being part of a team.

You'll bring:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or an experienced Sous Chef ready to take the next step.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to build a positive, supportive kitchen culture.
• A passion for quality, approachable food made with care and consistency.
• Sound commercial understanding of food costs, margins and labour management.
• Excellent organisation, communication and problem-solving skills.
• A hands-on attitude and willingness to jump in wherever needed.
• A genuine appreciation for great hospitality, good beer and the communities that support us.

Why Join Bright Brewery?

Bright Brewery started in the heart of Victoria's High Country with a simple idea: make great beer, bring people together and create places people love spending time in.

Today, we're a growing independent brewery and hospitality group, with venues across Victoria and a strong commitment to our people, our communities and doing things the right way.

What you'll enjoy:

• The opportunity to lead and shape the kitchen at an exciting new venue.
• Genuine creative input into the food offering and menu direction.
• A supportive, growing independent hospitality group.
• The chance to develop your team and build a kitchen culture you're proud of.
• Competitive remuneration based on experience.
• Opportunities for career development as Bright Brewery Group continues to grow.
• A workplace that values authenticity, teamwork and a healthy dose of fun.

Sound Like You?

If you're a chef who loves great food, enjoys leading people and wants to be part of building something special in Croydon, we'd love to hear from you.