Head Chef

Hunter St Hospitality; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter St Hospitality is seeking a Head Chef for Fratelli Fresh Miranda to lead a high-performing kitchen and deliver exceptional Italian dining experiences.

You will develop Italian-inspired menus, guide a skilled team, and partner with front-of-house to ensure flawless service. This full-time role requires 2 years as head chef and valid Australian work rights, with responsibilities spanning inventory, cost control, training, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years experience as head chef.
• Must hold valid work rights that permit full time work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team and coordinate station operations to ensure smooth service.
• Develop, refine and present Italian-inspired menus inspired by authentic regional traditions.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, inventory, portion control and cost management for efficiency.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and quality control across all dishes.
• Collaborate with restaurant management and front-of-house to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

Education

2 years head chef experience

Job description

Head Chef role at Fratelli Fresh Miranda which is a venue part (Ubran Purveyor Group PTY LTD) - responsible for leading a high performing team and providing exceptional culinary experiences for our guests.

Key responsibilities

Culinary & Menu

Create, develop, and refine Italian-style menus inspired by authentic regional traditions.

Prepare and present dishes to consistently high standards of taste and appearance.

Innovate seasonal specials while respecting the restaurant’s style and guest preferences.

Kitchen Leadership

Lead and coordinate kitchen staff -assign stations, supervise performance, provide training and foster teamwork.

Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure smooth service and efficiency.

Maintain kitchen discipline, quality control, and portion consistency.

Weekly team rosters

Operational Management

Manage inventory, order ingredients, and control food and labour costs.

Ensure compliance with health, hygiene and food safety standards.

Maintain equipment and manage kitchen cleanliness and organisation.

Teamwork & Collaboration

Work closely with restaurant management and front-of-house to ensure excellent guest experiences.

Communicate menu changes, specials and kitchen requirements to staff effectively.

Qualification & experience

• -Must have 2 years experience as head chef
• -Must hold valid work rights that permit full time work in australia

About Company

Hunter St. Hospitality is a leading Australian hospitality group, operating a diverse portfolio of over 40 venues across Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and other key markets. The group brings together some of the country’s most awarded and highly regarded dining destinations alongside vibrant, crowd-favourite restaurants, delivering exceptional experiences for a broad range of guests and occasions.

Its brands include internationally recognised Rockpool Bar & Grill and The Cut Bar & Grill, critically acclaimed Spice Temple and Saké Restaurant & Bar, as well as Bar Patrón, Sahtien, 24 York, Fratelli Fresh, El Camino Cantina, The Bavarian, Munich Brauhaus, Winghaus and SLICE.

With a legacy in Australian hospitality dating back to 1976, Hunter St. Hospitality continues to expand its national presence, underpinned by a long-standing commitment to culinary expertise, service excellence and genuine hospitality.

Hunter St Hospitality is the trading name under Urban Purveyor Group Pty Ltd.

Job Details

Work Type: Full time

Salary: $75000-90000

Job Publish: 26-10-2026

Job Expire: 25-11-2026