Head Chef (Fine Dining - Steakhouse Concept)

Oscars Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts across Oscars Group venues

Internal and external training and and

Employee Assistance Program

Mentoring from experienced hospitality

Reward and recognition initiatives

Free staff parking

Job summary

Oscars Group is recruiting a Head Chef for Le Grand Grill, a new premium fine dining steakhouse opening at the Brighton Hotel – MGallery Collection precinct near Sydney. You will lead the opening culinary team, shape the menu, and set the standards that define our guest experience from day one.

This hands-on leadership role requires exceptional kitchen leadership, menu execution, cost control, staff development, and unwavering attention to quality, presentation and safety in a high-volume,

Qualifications

• Proven Head Chef experience in premium, fine-dining environments.
• Experience leading a kitchen team and opening/launch operations.
• Strong focus on quality, consistency, and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-opening kitchen setup, recruitment, menu development, and operational planning
• Establish and maintain exceptional food quality, presentation, and service standards
• Develop and execute a premium menu aligned with culinary vision
• Lead, train, mentor, and develop a high-performing kitchen brigade
• Drive consistency across food preparation, service execution, and quality control
• Manage kitchen labour, rostering, stock control, ordering, food costs, and supplier relationships
• Drive kitchen efficiencies while maintaining the highest standards of food quality
• Collaborate with venue leadership to support commercial/operational success
• Ensure compliance with food safety, WHS, and standards

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Menu development

Food quality & presentation

Financial acumen

Job description

Head Chef (Fine Dining - Steakhouse Concept)

About the Venue: Located within the prestigious Brighton Hotel – MGallery Collection precinct in Brighton-Le-Sands (just 25 minutes from Sydney CBD), Le Grand Grill is a new premium fine dining steakhouse set to become a flagship hospitality destination on Sydney's southern coastline.

Positioned within a growing hospitality precinct, Le Grand Grill will deliver a refined coastal dining experience centred around premium cuts of meat, exceptional seafood, and a curated beverage offering. The restaurant will feature approximately 170 seats, a dedicated private dining room, a striking glass-fronted wine cellar, and sophisticated interiors designed to create an elevated guest experience.

With a focus on premium cuts, dry-ageing, and open-flame cooking, the restaurant will be equipped with a state-of-the-art kitchen designed to support exceptional culinary execution and showcase the quality of its produce.

As a pre-opening venue, this is a rare opportunity to play a key role in shaping the culinary direction, culture, standards, and operational foundations of a landmark hospitality destination from day one.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead the opening culinary team at Le Grand Grill, an exciting new premium fine dining steakhouse.

This is a hands-on leadership role with full responsibility for the kitchen operation, including menu development and execution, team recruitment and development, food quality, operational standards, and financial performance.

Working closely with the venue's leadership team, you will play a critical role in establishing the culinary identity of Le Grand Grill, building a high-performing kitchen brigade, and delivering an exceptional and consistent guest experience from opening day.

You will have the opportunity to bring your expertise in premium produce, dry-aged cuts, and open-flame cooking to life, supported by a state-of-the-art kitchen and a concept built around quality, craftsmanship, and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the pre-opening kitchen setup, recruitment, menu development, and operational planning
• Establish and maintain exceptional food quality, presentation, and service standards
• Develop and execute a premium menu aligned with Le Grand Grill's culinary vision, with a focus on premium cuts, dry-ageing, seafood, and open-flame cooking
• Lead, train, mentor, and develop a high-performing kitchen brigade
• Drive consistency across food preparation, service execution, and quality control
• Manage kitchen labour, rostering, stock control, ordering, food costs, and supplier relationships
• Drive kitchen efficiencies while maintaining the highest standards of food quality
• Collaborate with the venue leadership team to support the overall commercial and operational success of the restaurant
• Ensure compliance with food safety, WHS, and all operational standards

About You

• Proven experience as a Head Chef within a premium restaurant, hotel, or fine dining environment, ideally in a premium steakhouse or similar
• Strong leadership experience with a proven ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing kitchen teams
• Strong understanding of premium food, with experience in premium steak cuts, dry-ageing, seafood, and open-flame cooking concepts highly regarded
• Proven ability to develop and execute high-quality menus within a premium dining environment
• Strong financial and commercial awareness, including food costs, labour management, stock control, and kitchen efficiencies
• Exceptional attention to detail and a genuine passion for quality, consistency, and presentation
• Hands-on and proactive leadership approach
• Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment
• Flexible availability across a 5-day roster
• Full Australian working rights (sponsorship not available for this role)
• Lead the culinary direction of a brand-new premium fine dining steakhouse
• Play a key role in shaping the culture, team, and kitchen operation from day one

• Discounts across Oscars Group venues
• Internal and external training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mentoring from experienced hospitality professionals
• Reward and recognition initiatives
• Free staff parking

About Us

Oscars Group is a passionate, creative, and dynamic privately owned hospitality group founded by the Gravanis family in 1986 with the acquisition of a single pub in Sydney's Inner West.

Today, Oscars Group is one of the largest privately owned hospitality groups in Australia, featuring an ever-expanding portfolio of 45+ assets across NSW, Queensland, South Australia, and Victoria. The group operates across accommodation, pubs and gaming, retail liquor, conference and event centres, premium restaurants, chartered vessels, and commercial and residential developments.

We are committed to creating environments where our people can grow, develop, and deliver exceptional guest experiences.