Head Chef - Come create with us at Chophouse

Solotel Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discounts on F & B across Solotel

Amazing tips

Elite training and upskilling programs

Salary sacrificing opportunities

An incredible company culture that Tre

Career progression pathways

Job summary

Solotel Group’s Chophouse is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen and shape seasonal menus. You will oversee menu development, ordering, and service delivery while rostering and mentoring the team. Collaborate with Matt Moran and uphold top food-safety standards in a renowned Sydney dining destination.

You’ll drive culinary excellence, inspire staff, and contribute to Chophouse’s continued reputation within Solotel’s portfolio.

Qualifications

• Proven culinary leadership with experience leading a kitchen.
• Strong grill skills and restaurant experience.
• Ability to develop seasonal menus.

Responsibilities

• Lead Chophouse’s kitchen with confidence, precision and a passion for exceptional food.
• Oversee menu development, ordering and service delivery.
• Roster, team development, and monitoring food costs.
• Uphold the highest standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Collaborate with Matt Moran on culinary ideas.
• Inspire and develop talent within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Team rostering

Food safety

Mentorship

Tools

Montague broiler

Job description

Head Chef - Come create with us at Chophouse

• Work with premium Australian beef and incredible locally sourced produce
• Create, execute and shape Chophouse's exceptional seasonal menus
• Public Holidays & Sundays Off

Quality Australian beef is what we do best. Chophouse is an established, contemporary Sydney steakhouse known for premium cuts, expert cooking and a dining experience that brings corporate diners, special occasion guests and food lovers back.

Matt Moran’s passion for Australian produce and paddock-to-plate philosophy are part of the Chophouse story. Working with producers including O’Connor, Southern Ranges and Sher Wagyu, our kitchen puts provenance, flavour and technique first. Our signature Montague broiler sits at the heart of the offering, complemented by seasonal seafood, classic starters and thoughtfully prepared sides.

Warm lighting, soaring cathedral-style ceilings and rich timber give the dining room its distinctive character. A 300-strong wine list curated by Sommelier Paul Sadler, classic cocktails and an extensive whisky collection round out the experience.

As Head Chef, you’ll bring your own creativity and direction to the kitchen—creating seasonal menus, developing dishes and leading your team. With opportunities to collaborate with Matt, you’ll have respected culinary expertise to draw on as you build on Chophouse’s established reputation.

Part of Solotel, Chophouse offers the stability, support and career opportunities of an established hospitality group—with Sundays and public holidays off.

The Role
As Head Chef, you’ll lead Chophouse’s kitchen with confidence, precision and a passion for exceptional food. Taking ownership of the operation, you’ll oversee everything from menu development, ordering and service delivery to rostering, team development, food costs and the highest standards of food safety and hygiene.

Working with premium Australian beef and outstanding seasonal produce, you’ll bring expert grill skills, strong restaurant experience and an uncompromising approach to quality. Equally important will be your ability to inspire your team, develop talent and deliver a consistently exceptional dining experience.
Working alongside Matt Moran, you’ll have access to invaluable knowledge, mentorship and culinary expertise, with the opportunity to contribute your ideas and help shape Chophouse’s food offering.

With the backing of Solotel, you’ll benefit from established operational support, ongoing professional development and opportunities to grow your career. This is your opportunity to lead an established Sydney restaurant, make your mark and work alongside some of the industry’s most respected operators.

The Perks:

• 50% discounts on F & B across Solotel's diverse portfolio of 13 venues
• Amazing tips
• Elite training and upskilling programs to help you master your trade
• Salary sacrificing opportunities*
• An incredible company culture that treats its people like family

Quality Australian beef is what we do best. Chophouse is an established, contemporary Sydney steakhouse known for premium cuts, expert cooking and a dining experience that brings corporate diners, special occasion guests and food lovers back.

Matt Moran’s passion for Australian produce and paddock-to-plate philosophy are part of the Chophouse story. Working with producers including O’Connor, Southern Ranges and Sher Wagyu, our kitchen puts provenance, flavour and technique first. Our signature Montague broiler sits at the heart of the offering, complemented by seasonal seafood, classic starters and thoughtfully prepared sides.

Warm lighting, soaring cathedral-style ceilings and rich timber give the dining room its distinctive character. A 300-strong wine list curated by Sommelier Paul Sadler, classic cocktails and an extensive whisky collection round out the experience.

As Head Chef, you’ll bring your own creativity and direction to the kitchen—creating seasonal menus, developing dishes and leading your team. With opportunities to collaborate with Matt, you’ll have respected culinary expertise to draw on as you build on Chophouse’s established reputation.

Part of Solotel, Chophouse offers the stability, support and career opportunities of an established hospitality group— with Sundays and public holidays off.

The Role
As Head Chef, you’ll lead Chophouse’s kitchen with confidence, precision and a passion for exceptional food. Taking ownership of the operation, you’ll oversee everything from menu development, ordering and service delivery to rostering, team development, food costs and the highest standards of food safety and hygiene.

Working with premium Australian beef and outstanding seasonal produce, you’ll bring expert grill skills, strong restaurant experience and an uncompromising approach to quality. Equally important will be your ability to inspire your team, develop talent and deliver a consistently exceptional dining experience.
Working alongside Matt Moran, you’ll have access to invaluable knowledge, mentorship and culinary expertise, with the opportunity to contribute your ideas and help shape Chophouse’s food offering.

With the backing of Solotel, you’ll benefit from established operational support, ongoing professional development and opportunities to grow your career. This is your opportunity to lead an established Sydney restaurant, make your mark and work alongside some of the industry’s most respected operators.

The Perks:

• 50% discounts on F & B across Solotel's diverse portfolio of 13 venues
• Amazing tips
• Elite training and upskilling programs to help you master your trade
• Career progression pathways
• Salary sacrificing opportunities*
• An incredible company culture that treats its people like family

Our Story:

Founded in 1986, Solotel has been an integral backdrop for great food, beverage, entertainment, music, and positive energy. Currently 13 venues strong and growing in Sydney and Brisbane, Solotel is a family of venues where we live our values of enabling growth, creating unity, and cultivating creativity. Come create with us and join our community, as we continue to be facilitators of cultural and social change by sharing and giving life to new ideas and creating the future of hospitality.

At Solotel, we foster a diverse and inclusive culture in everything we do. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including First Nations Peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.