Head Chef

Work Initiatives; Waterloo; Vor Ort; AUD 95.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary package

Zusammenfassung

The Cauliflower Hotel in Waterloo, Sydney, is seeking a Head Chef to lead the day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and profitability. You will mentor and inspire a dedicated team, design creative menus, drive food cost control, rostering, and strict adherence to HACCP and OHS standards while maintaining superb communication with front-of-house management.

This full-time on-site role offers a competitive salary package and the chance to put your stamp on

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience as Head Chef or senior Sous Chef in high-volume pubs, hotels or premium bistros.
• Strong leadership with mentoring track record and ability to manage kitchen teams.
• Excellent rostering, labour cost control and ability to meet COGS targets.

Aufgaben

• Design, cost, and implement creative, high-quality menus for bistro and functions.
• Drive kitchen profitability by managing food costs, labor budgets, and efficiency.
• Recruit, train, roster, and mentor kitchen staff to foster a high-performing team.
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety, HACCP and OHS standards.
• Manage inventory, stock rotation, and develop supplier relationships for quality products.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Mentoring

Financial acumen

Roster management

Food safety & HACCP

Jobbeschreibung

As Head Chef, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the kitchen, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and profitability. You will lead, mentor, and inspire a dedicated team while maintaining seamless communication with front-of-house management.

Key responsibilities

• Design, cost, and implement creative, high-quality bistro and function menus that align with current food trends and patron expectations
• Drive kitchen profitability by managing food costs (COGS), labor budgets, and optimizing kitchen efficiency
• Recruit, train, roster, and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety, hygiene (HACCP), and OHS standards, ensuring a clean and safe working environment
• Manage inventory, stock rotation, and build strong relationships with suppliers to ensure premium product quality

About you

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or strong Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume pub, hotel, or premium bistro environment
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of mentoring junior staff and managing successful kitchen teams
• Exceptional financial acumen with demonstrated experience in rostering, labor cost control, and meeting COGS targets
• Full working rights in Australia
• Roster structured with guaranteed consecutive days off every week
• Competitive salary package for a kitchen leader
• The opportunity to put your stamp on an iconic Sydney venue and shape our culinary direction

About us

The Cauliflower Hotel is an iconic, multi-level pub and community hub in the heart of Waterloo. Known for our vibrant atmosphere, premium bistro dining, and busy functions spaces, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional experiences to our locals and visitors alike.