Head Chef

The Glen Hotel Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Odd Culture Group in Sydney is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen at one of our bistro venues. This is a hands-on role requiring strong leadership, menu development and a passion for quality.

You will build a capable kitchen team, manage costs, ensure food safety, and deliver a consistent guest experience. We value creativity, collaboration, and the ability to take ownership of results while maintaining high standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen in quality restaurants or bistros.
• Proven ability to develop menus reflecting venue identity.
• Knowledge of food costing, stock management and labour control.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations from prep to service.
• Develop and deliver a menu reflecting venue identity and seasonality.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and execution.
• Lead, train and develop the kitchen team and culture.
• Manage food costs, GP, ordering, stock control and wastage.
• Plan rosters and manage kitchen labour to meet business needs.
• Uphold food safety, hygiene and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with venue management to drive performance.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Food cost control

Cooking excellence

Job description

266 King St, Newtown, NSW, 2042, AUSTRALIA

Odd Culture Group is looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead the kitchen at one of our bistro venues in Sydney.

We're looking for someone who loves great food, takes pride in running a well-organised kitchen and understands that a successful kitchen is about more than what's on the plate. It's about building a strong team, maintaining consistency, managing costs and creating an environment where people enjoy coming to work.

This is an opportunity for a confident, hands-on chef who wants to take ownership of their kitchen, bring ideas to the table and make their mark within an independent hospitality group.

What you'll do

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, from preparation through to service
• Develop and deliver a menu that reflects the venue's identity, focusing on quality, flavour, seasonality and consistency
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and execution
• Lead, train and develop the kitchen team, creating a positive and accountable kitchen culture
• Manage food costs, GP, ordering, stock control and wastage
• Plan rosters and manage kitchen labour in line with business needs
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance standards
• Work closely with venue management to drive performance and deliver a great guest experience
• Establish effective systems and procedures to keep the kitchen running smoothly
• Bring fresh ideas and continuously look for ways to improve the food offering and kitchen operations

About you

• Have previous experience as a Head Chef or an experienced Sous Chef ready to take the next step
• Have a strong background in quality restaurants, bistros or similar hospitality venues
• Are confident leading a kitchen team through busy services
• Have a genuine passion for food, produce, menu development and consistent execution
• Understand food costing, GP, stock management, ordering and labour control
• Are organised, commercially minded and comfortable taking ownership of results
• Know how to develop people, set expectations and build a strong team culture
• Stay calm under pressure and lead by example
• Take pride in maintaining high standards without losing sight of the bigger picture
• Bring a collaborative attitude and enjoy working closely with the wider venue team

About us

Odd Culture Group is an independent, pokie-free hospitality group behind venues including The Old Fitz, Bar Bruno, Bistro Grenier, The Duke, Pleasure Club, Razz Room, The Imperial Hotel and more.

Our venues each have their own identity, from neighbourhood pubs and European-style bistros to Italian osterias, cocktail bars and live music destinations.

We're growing, evolving and always looking for good people who want to make their mark. We value people who take pride in what they do, support their teams and are keen to keep learning and improving.

The opportunity to take ownership of a kitchen and shape its food offering

A group that values creativity, quality and genuine hospitality

The chance to work with different concepts and learn across a diverse collection of venues

Opportunities to develop your career as the group continues to grow

Screening Questions

• Do you have experience in a similar role?
• Will your commute be 20 minutes or less?
• Describe your customer service experience
• Do you have a Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)?