Head Chef

Pearl Catering; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearl Catering in Sydney is seeking a Head chef or Senior Sous chef to lead a modern Australian kitchen in a relaxed restaurant environment. You will shape the menu, drive a high-quality production for events, and manage food labour and costs while mentoring the team.

Typically Monday to Friday with event-based flexibility and opportunities to support large weddings and venues. A strong track record in respected restaurants and a passion for produce-driven dining is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen teams in high-volume environments.
• Proven ability to develop menus and manage food costs.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and Food Safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with the kitchen team in creating and executing menus.
• Oversee day to day operations.
• Motivating and developing the kitchen team.
• Preparing high volumes of food, to a very high standard.
• Managing Health & Safety and Food Safety standards.
• Prep and service for large group bookings and events.
• Managing inventory, ensuring proper stock levels, and coordinating with suppliers for timely deliveries.

Skills

Menu planning

Team leadership

Cost management

Health & Safety

Food quality

Job description

Lead culinary offering in a multi-faceted venue featuring restaurant, café and private event spaces. Drive a produce driven a la carte offering and facilitate smooth preparation of events.

Monday to Friday base operational hours with flexible roster based on events. Support other venues and catering company on large scale events and weddings.

Upskill, train and develop staff whilst fostering a team environment.

The Role

We are on the search for a Head chef or talented Senior Sous chef that is ready to take the next step. This role would suit a person that has experience working in respected restaurants and is excited to present their own interpretation of modern Australian in a relaxed restaurant environment.

Your role will be to lead the team in delivering food of an exceptional quality and management of all food labour and cost of good.

The role offers plenty of work life balance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with the kitchen team in creating and executing menus.


• Oversee day to day operations.


• Motivating and developing the kitchen team.


• Preparing high volumes of food, to a very high standard.


• Managing Health & Safety and Food Safety standards.


• Prep and service for large group bookings and events.


• Managing inventory, ensuring proper stock levels, and coordinating with suppliers for timely deliveries.

About You

• Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous ready for the challenge.


• Experience in a hatted restaurants is preferred.