Head Chef -Firehouse Hotel

The Glen Hotel Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Leadership development

Landmark venue leadership opportunity

Career progression

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Firehouse Hotel North Sydney is seeking a hands-on Head Chef to lead a busy, community-focused kitchen. You will inspire a team, create seasonal menus, and drive quality, service, and profitability.

With 5+ years as Head Chef in high-volume venues and formal culinary training, you will ensure health and safety compliance, manage inventory and budgets, and collaborate with front-of-house to deliver exceptional guest experiences. We offer career growth within a values-led hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as Head Chef in a high-volume, fast-paced venue.
• Formal culinary training with a certificate or diploma in Commercial Cookery.
• Demonstrated expertise in a range of cooking styles and techniques.
• Excellent time management, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of chefs and kitchen staff.
• Create and implement creative, seasonal menus showcasing local produce.
• Ensure strict adherence to health, safety and food handling regulations.
• Monitor kitchen operations, inventory and budget to maximise efficiency and profitability.
• Collaborate with front-of-house to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Continuously seek opportunities to enhance culinary offerings.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Time management

Food safety & compliance

Budgeting & cost control

Team motivation

Education

Certificate/Diploma in Commercial Cookery

Job description

86 Walker Street, North Sydney, NSW, 2060, AUSTRALIA

Head Chef - Firehouse Hotel

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a large Sydney based hotel group which encourages career growth opportunities. Whilst we have been established in the hotel industry for close to 40 years, we are always looking to increase our hotel portfolio, thus ensuring on‑going career development and promotion, for those employees that display positive intent, respect and a willingness to learn.

Join the Firehouse Hotel North Sydney as our Head Chef and take the lead in a fast‑paced, community‑focused venue known for great food and hospitality. This is an exciting opportunity to showcase your creativity, lead and inspire a passionate kitchen team, and drive a high‑quality food offering while maintaining excellent standards across service, safety, and profitability. If you’re a hands‑on leader who thrives in a busy environment and is ready to make your mark, we’d love to hear from you.As a group, we pride ourselves on being great humans to work with. Everything we do is underpinned by our values – Respect, Positive Intent, Enthusiasm and being Exceptional.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

• Manage and inspire a team of passionate chefs and kitchen staff
• Create and implement creative, seasonal menus that showcase the best local and seasonal produce
• Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and food handling regulations
• Team oriented approach to management with a mindset of open communications
• Capable of building and managing relationships with multiple departments, key stakeholders & customers
• Confident in 'managing up' and influencing teams
• Monitor kitchen operations, inventory, and budget to maximise efficiency and profitability
• Collaborate with the front-of-house team to deliver exceptional customer experiences
• Continuously seek opportunities to enhance and improve culinary offerings

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Head Chef in a high volume, fast‑paced, multifaceted venue
• Formal culinary training and qualifications, such as a certificate or diploma in Commercial Cookery
• Demonstrated expertise in a range of cooking styles and techniques
• Excellent time management, organisational, and problem‑solving skills
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a kitchen team

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A competitive salary package
• Ongoing leadership development and succession planning support.
• The opportunity to lead a landmark venue in one of Sydney’s fastest‑growing regions.
• Genuine career progression within a forward‑thinking, values‑led hospitality group.
• A supportive, high‑performing team culture where your impact is recognised and celebrated

Screening Questions

• Do you hold all of the required certifications for this role ( Food Safety Supervisor, Certificate III/IV Commercial Cookery, First Aid)?
• Do you have the legal right to work in Australia?
• Are you looking for Sponsorship and on a Visa and if so what visa are you currently on and what is the expiry date?
• What are your salary expectations?
• Do you have any criminal convictions, charges pending, or have you ever been arrested or summoned to appear in court for an offence?
• If you answered Yes to the above question, please provide more information?
• Where did you see this opportunity advertised?