Head Chef

Green Moustache; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Creative menu input

Mentorship and growth

Work-life balance

Job summary

Green Moustache Rooftop in North Sydney is seeking a Head Chef to own and run a kitchen, overseeing a tight brigade and delivering a modern Australian menu for a 150-seat venue. The role offers creative input into menu design, mentorship to grow into the position, a stable Tuesday–Saturday service schedule, and a supportive team with a strong focus on work-life balance.

You will manage food and labour costs, stock control, and ensure top hygiene standards, with opportunities to lead private

Qualifications

• A trade-qualified chef.
• Experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of modern Australian cuisine and seasonal menu development.
• Confident, hands-on leader with ability to mentor a team.
• Willingness to obtain NSW Food Safety Supervisor certificate if not held already.

Responsibilities

• Design and evolve a modern Australian menu for a 150-seat venue.
• Run day-to-day kitchen operations, including rostering and service flow.
• Lead, train, and mentor the kitchen team to build a strong brigade.
• Manage food and labour costs, stock control, and supplier relationships.
• Maintain highest standards of food safety, hygiene and WHS compliance.
• Plan and execute catering for private events and functions.
• Maintain consistent quality and presentation across all dishes.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Cost control

Food safety

Kitchen operations

Staff training/mentoring

Organisational skills

Education

NSW Food Safety Supervisor certificate

Job description

We're on the hunt for our next Head Chef, and we're keeping an open mind about who that is. Maybe you're a young, keen Sous Chef who's ready to step up and run a kitchen of your own for the first time. Maybe you're an established Head Chef after a new challenge and a venue worth sinking your teeth into. Either way, you'll take ownership of our kitchen and menu, leading a tight team, through our Tuesday–Saturday service. This is a full-time role for someone who wants creative control, a stable schedule structure, and a venue where quality is genuinely valued — with the mentorship and backing to grow into it if you're stepping up for the first time.

Key responsibilities

• Design and evolve a modern Australian menu that reflects seasonal produce and local suppliers
• Run day-to-day kitchen operations for a 150-seat venue, including rostering and service flow
• Lead, train, and mentor the kitchen team, building a strong and consistent brigade
• Manage food and labour costs, stock control, and supplier relationships
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and WHS compliance
• Plan and execute catering for private events and functions
• Maintain consistent quality and presentation across every dish leaving the kitchen

About you

• A trade-qualified chef — either a hungry, driven Sous Chef ready to lead a kitchen for the first time, or an experienced Head Chef looking for your next challenge
• Experience in a high-volume kitchen in a bar, restaurant, or events setting
• Strong knowledge of modern Australian cuisine and seasonal menu development
• A confident, hands-on approach — whether you're a proven leader or you're ready to become one
• Current NSW Food Safety Supervisor certificate (or willingness to obtain one)
• Excellent organisational skills, with a head for costs, rosters, and stock control
• Availability to work Tuesday to Saturday service, plus Sunday/Monday events as required

About us

Green Moustache Rooftop is a modern Australian bar and restaurant in the heart of North Sydney, seating 150 guests across our dining and bar spaces. We're open for service Tuesday to Saturday, and our venue comes alive on Sundays and Mondays for private events and functions. We're passionate about seasonal, produce-driven food, a well-run kitchen, and a team culture that people genuinely want to be part of.

$85,000–$100,000 + Super, based on experience

A full-time, stable role built around a consistent Tuesday–Saturday service structure

Genuine creative input into menu design and direction

Mentorship and support to grow into the role if this is your first head chef position

A supportive, close-knit team and a kitchen culture that respects work-life balance

The opportunity to make the role your own in a well-loved neighbourhood venue