Head Chef

Bull and Bush Hotel; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership role in established venue

Ownership of kitchen operations

Influence menus and improvements

Supportive management team

Lead your own kitchen team

Full-time position

Job summary

The Bull & Bush Hotel in Baulkham Hills, Sydney, is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen and elevate our food offering. You will own menu development, manage food and labour costs, and mentor a talented team in a busy pub/high-volume venue.

We value hands-on leadership, commercial acumen and a passion for quality food. This is a full-time role with genuine opportunities to influence menus and kitchen improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef or senior Sous Chef in a high-volume venue.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to develop menus and manage food costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and mentor kitchen staff to deliver high-quality meals.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure efficient service.
• Own menu planning, development, seasonal updates and specials.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Leadership

Menu development

Food cost management

Team management

Food safety

Budgeting

Organizational skills

Job description

The Bull & Bush Hotel is a well-established and busy hospitality venue located in the heart of Baulkham Hills. With a popular bistro, sports bar and a strong local customer base, we pride ourselves on delivering quality food, great service and a welcoming atmosphere.

We are seeking an experienced, passionate and commercially minded Head Chef to lead our kitchen operations and take our food offering to the next level.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated hospitality professional who wants genuine ownership of a kitchen, the freedom to contribute fresh ideas and the opportunity to make a real impact on an established venue.

About Us

The Bull & Bush Hotel is a well-established and busy hospitality venue located in the heart of Baulkham Hills. With a popular bistro, sports bar and a strong local customer base, we pride ourselves on delivering quality food, great service and a welcoming atmosphere.

We are seeking an experienced, passionate and commercially minded Head Chef to lead our kitchen operations and take our food offering to the next level.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated hospitality professional who wants genuine ownership of a kitchen, the freedom to contribute fresh ideas and the opportunity to make a real impact on an established venue.

About the Role

As Head Chef, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, performance and day-to-day operation of our kitchen.

Working closely with the General Manager, you will oversee kitchen operations, develop and maintain menus, manage food and labour costs, and lead a team committed to delivering consistently high-quality meals.

We are looking for someone who is equally comfortable leading a busy service, developing new menu ideas and managing the commercial side of a successful kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the kitchen team, fostering a positive and productive working environment.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficient service and consistently high food standards.
• Take ownership of menu planning, development, seasonal updates and specials.
• Manage food costing, portion control, stock levels and supplier ordering.
• Monitor and control kitchen labour costs, rostering and staffing requirements.
• Drive kitchen profitability through effective cost management and waste reduction.
• Recruit, train and mentor kitchen staff to maintain a skilled and motivated team.
• Maintain exceptional standards of food preparation, presentation and consistency.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, hygiene standards and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Work collaboratively with venue management to improve operational performance and the overall customer dining experience.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally possess:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef, or a highly experienced Sous Chef ready to take the next step.
• Previous experience in a high-volume pub, hotel or bistro kitchen.
• Strong leadership, communication and team management skills.
• Demonstrated experience managing food costs, labour budgets, stock control and kitchen profitability.
• Confidence in developing menus and delivering quality, commercially viable dishes.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to perform under pressure during busy services.
• Sound knowledge of Australian food safety standards and kitchen compliance.
• A hands-on leadership style with a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• A proactive, solutions-focused attitude and a genuine passion for hospitality.

What We Offer

• A key leadership position within an established and busy Sydney hotel.
• Genuine ownership and responsibility for kitchen operations.
• The opportunity to influence menus, food offerings and kitchen improvements.
• A supportive management team focused on long-term success.
• The opportunity to build, develop and lead your own high-performing kitchen team.
• A stable, full-time position with opportunities to make a meaningful impact.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced chef looking for your next leadership opportunity and have the passion, commercial understanding and drive to run a successful kitchen, we would love to hear from you.

Apply through SEEK with your current resume and a brief introduction outlining your relevant experience.

Join the team at the Bull & Bush Hotel and help shape the future of our food offering.

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