Head Chef - Creative F&B Leader, Flexible Hours

Next Gen Health & Lifestyle Clubs; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Gen Health & Lifestyle Clubs in New South Wales is seeking a Head Chef to lead a professional kitchen team in a 5 Star health and leisure facility. You will drive culinary excellence, mentor staff, and deliver food and beverage experiences that meet high standards.

You will manage budgets, ensure food hygiene, safety, and compliance, and work with the Club Leadership Team, reporting to the General Manager. The role requires seven-day coverage with workforce planning to support the team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen and thriving under pressure.
• Able to lead and manage a F&B department with budgets.
• Willing to work flexible hours, including 7 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Lead a back-of-house team to deliver service at the highest standards.
• Oversee all F&B operations within budgets and ensure compliance.
• Maintain food hygiene and health and safety standards.
• Be part of the Club Leadership Team reporting to the General Manager.
• Plan workforce to cover seven days a week and support the team.

Skills

Team leadership

Financial management

Wine knowledge

Rosters

Interacting with members

Cafe & barista knowledge

People management

Responsible Service of Alcohol

Education

Commercial cookery course or apprenticeship

Job description

Next Gen Health & Lifestyle Clubs in New South Wales is seeking a Head Chef to lead a professional kitchen team in a 5 Star health and leisure facility. You will drive culinary excellence, mentor staff, and deliver food and beverage experiences that meet high standards.

You will manage budgets, ensure food hygiene, safety, and compliance, and work with the Club Leadership Team, reporting to the General Manager. The role requires seven-day coverage with workforce planning to support the team.