Head Chef - Chittaway Bay Tavern

Laundy Hotel Group; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Chittaway Bay Tavern, part of the Laundy Hotel Group, is seeking a hands-on Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen and mentor a skilled team. You will work directly with the Group Executive Chef on seasonal menus, special events and pricing strategies, while collaborating with the Venue Manager and Front of House to deliver outstanding experiences.

You will oversee COGS, wages, and profitability targets, manage rosters, ensure food quality and presentation, and uphold top hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience as a head chef or senior sous chef in a busy pub kitchen or restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a busy kitchen team.
• Collaborate with The Group Executive Chef on seasonal and event menus.
• Work with the Venue Manager and Front of House team.
• Manage COGS, wages and profitability expectations.
• Oversee kitchen roster and compliance.
• Ensure food quality, portion control and presentation.
• Encourage creativity across menus (seasonal, function, specials).
• Maintain high levels of hygiene and cleanliness.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Cost control

Menu development

Staff rostering

Food quality

Hygiene standards

Communication

Job description

Located in the heart of Chittaway Bay, Chittaway Bay Tavern is a family friendly locals venue - the perfect meeting spot to enjoy time with family & friends. If you are a self-starter with a passion for the hospitality industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting leadership opportunity.

Head Chef | Chittaway Bay Tavern

• Effectively lead and manage a busy kitchen team


• Work directly The Group Executive Chef on the creation of seasonal menus, special event menus, and specials


• Work collaboratively with the Venue Manager and FOH team


• Effectively manage and maintain COGS,wages, and profitability expectations


• Manage kitchen roster and ensure compliance


• Manage food quality, portion control and presentation


• Your creativity is encouraged and will be showcased through various menus (seasonal, function, special events, weekly specials)


• Maintain high levels of hygiene and cleanliness

About you

• At least 2 years’ experience as a head chef or senior sous chef at a busy pub kitchen or restaurant


• An understanding of financials ie wages, COGS, pricing calculations for menus


• A desire to learn more from industry leading mentors


• An understanding of strategicfood ordering to minimise waste and maximise profit margin


• Passion and creativitydemonstrated through the menu and mealofferings


• Hands on leadership style who fosters creativity, respect and empowers the team


• Excellent communication skills


• You must be able to worknightsand weekends

We vibe best with people who are

• Accountable: Own it. Fix it. Nail it.


• Curious: Ask \"why\" and \"what if\" often.


• Collaborative: We win together


• Driven: You hustle with heart without losing your cool

We’re all about people. At Laundy Hotel Group, we know great hospitality starts with diverse voices and experiences. We’re proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, cultures and abilities including First Nations peoples, people with disability and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, our HR team would be happy to have a confidential chat to make sure you’re comfortable and supported every step of the way. Drop us a line at @laundy.com.au

The Laundy Story

Four generations, countless beers poured and a legacy built on good old fashioned hospitality—that’s the Laundy way. It all started in 1945 with the Sackville Hotel in Rozelle and grew into one of NSW’s most recognisable hospitality families. Today, with 40+ venues from trusty locals to beachfront playgrounds, Laundy is where people gather, celebrate and create stories. Think Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel, The Log Cabin, Woolwich Pier, Marsden Brewhouse… the list goes on (and so do the good times).

Our Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Darkinyung people as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work in Chittaway Bay. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all First Nations peoples.