Head Chef - Brand-New Kitchen, Launch Role

Cheeky Monkey Brewing Co; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand-new kitchen

Guidance from Executive Chef

No Sunday work, Monday–Saturday

Birthday day off

Staff wellness program

Trips to South West venues

Job summary

Cheeky Monkey Brewing Co is opening a new Perth CBD venue at Brookfield Place and is seeking a Head Chef to build the kitchen from the ground up with day-one ownership.

You’ll lead by example, manage a brand-new team, and partner with our Executive Chef to deliver elevated pub menus, control costs, and ensure smooth service Monday to Saturday. This is a launch role with strong growth potential in a WA-focused beverage manufacturing and hospitality group.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience as a Head Chef or senior chef in a similar venue.
• Leads by example and genuinely enjoys building a strong team.
• Comfortable with the numbers side of things as well as the pass.
• Excited by the challenge of launching a new venue.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and opening our new kitchen, and leading the team day to day.
• Working closely with Front-of-House to deliver a seamless lunch and dinner service.
• Recruiting, rostering, training, and mentoring staff so the team keeps improving.
• Ordering and managing stock, and building good relationships with suppliers.
• Delivering menus developed with our Executive Chef, with room to contribute your ideas.
• Keeping food and labour costs on target.
• Maintaining health, safety, and food handling compliance.
• Running a smooth, well-organised service, especially when it gets busy.
• Maintaining open, respectful communication across the team.

Skills

Team leadership

Kitchen management

Cost awareness

Food safety

Education

Head Chef or senior chef experience

Job description

Cheeky Monkey Brewing Co is opening a new Perth CBD venue at Brookfield Place and is seeking a Head Chef to build the kitchen from the ground up with day-one ownership.

You’ll lead by example, manage a brand-new team, and partner with our Executive Chef to deliver elevated pub menus, control costs, and ensure smooth service Monday to Saturday. This is a launch role with strong growth potential in a WA-focused beverage manufacturing and hospitality group.