Head Chef

Talent On The Move Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day workweek

Autonomy in kitchen

Job summary

Talent On The Move Pty is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen of a cosy 30-40 seat café and bistro in a popular Sydney suburb. The role offers autonomy, work-life balance, and the chance to create modern French-inspired dishes with a twist.

You will design menus, lead kitchen operations, manage costs, mentor a small team, and ensure food safety, delivering a seamless dining experience with the front-of-house team. A 4-day workweek is available.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a Head Chef or senior kitchen role.
• French or European culinary techniques.
• Hands-on, business-minded with autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute menus reflecting signature French bistro style with a twist.
• Lead kitchen operations ensuring efficiency, consistency, and quality.
• Oversee stock, food costs, and supplier relationships to maintain profitability.
• Manage a small team and foster a positive work environment.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health regulations.
• Collaborate with front-of-house for a seamless dining experience.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Menu design

Food cost management

Team mentoring

Health & safety compliance

Job description

Join a well-established and much-loved French-inspired café and bistro with over 25 years of success. With two bustling locations and a range of signature products sold nationally and internationally, this is a family-run business that values quality, innovation, and a warm, community-driven atmosphere.

About the role

Were on the hunt for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead the kitchen at the intimate, 30-40 seat café and bistro in a renowned suburb of Sydney. This is a unique opportunity for someone seeking work-life balance while having full autonomy in the kitchen. If you love creating simple, fresh, and innovative dishes with high quality ingredients in the French tradition with a twist, this is the role for you!

Responsibilities

• Design and execute menus that reflect the signature French bistro style with a twist.
• Lead kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and high-quality standards.
• Oversee stock control, food costs, and supplier relationships to maintain profitability.
• Manage and mentor a small team, fostering a positive and professional work environment.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health regulations.
• Work closely with the front-of-house team to deliver a seamless dining experience.

About you

• 3-5 years of experience in a Head Chef or senior kitchen role.

• French or European culinary techniquesno Michelin stars required, just great food!

• Professional attitude with a hands-on approach.

• Organised, clean, and efficientable to thrive in a small kitchen.

• Business-minded, with an understanding of food and labour costs.

• Long tenure in past rolesthis is for someone committed to the industry.

• A team player who values autonomy, trust, and results-driven leadership.

Why Join Us?

• Family-run business with strong team supportacross staffing, operations, and marketing.
• Autonomy full creative and operational freedom.
• Opportunity to be part of a well-respected brand with a growing international presence.
• 4-day workweek perfect for work-life balance.