Head Chef – High-Volume Zoo Outlets & Events

Trippas White Group; Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Trippas White Group seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead a high-volume retail kitchen for Taronga Zoo Sydney. The role combines quick service execution with event catering, delivering signature dishes while managing budgets and staff.

You will report to the Executive Chef Taronga Zoo and collaborate with the Retail Operations Manager to refresh outlets, design menus, and maintain HACCP compliance across on-site venues such as Taronga Food Market, Saltwater Bistro, and Forage & Graze cafe.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years Head Chef experience in a Quick Service environment.
• Ability to be the face of the kitchen, create signature dishes, use local produce.
• Extensive experience working in a fast paced multi outlet environment.
• Ability to achieve business goals, financial budgets and service standards.
• Assist in the design and cost for cafe, dining, and special events menus.
• Strong creativity and ability to develop and coach a team.
• Clear communication and excellent customer service skills.
• Experience in implementing HACCP compliant workplace practices.
• Passion for fresh local produce and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen for Taronga Zoo partnership across Quick Service outlets and major events.
• Design, cost and manage menus for Taronga Food Market, Saltwater Bistro, and related venues.
• Own kitchen operations, staffing, and vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef Taronga Zoo and Retail Operations Manager.

Skills

Head Chef

Quick Service

Menu design

Costing & budgets

Team leadership

Food safety HACCP

Local produce

Multi-outlet experience

Job description

Trippas White Group seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead a high-volume retail kitchen for Taronga Zoo Sydney. The role combines quick service execution with event catering, delivering signature dishes while managing budgets and staff.

You will report to the Executive Chef Taronga Zoo and collaborate with the Retail Operations Manager to refresh outlets, design menus, and maintain HACCP compliance across on-site venues such as Taronga Food Market, Saltwater Bistro, and Forage & Graze cafe.