Head Chef - IMMEDIATE START

Peekaboo Erina; Gosford; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Peekaboo Erina is seeking an experienced Head Chef for an immediate start at a new family entertainment and hospitality venue in Erina Fair, Central Coast NSW. You will take ownership of the kitchen, lead the kitchen team from the front and actively cook during service.

You will contribute to the opening menu, ongoing menu development, manage stock and food costs, ensure high standards of food quality and safety, and mentor the team to deliver exceptional dining experiences while weekend

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Head Chef, Sous Chef or experienced senior chef ready to step up
• Genuinely hands-on and enjoys cooking
• Can confidently lead and organise a kitchen team
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Understands food costs, stock control and waste management
• Strong food safety and hygiene knowledge
• Confident contributing ideas and developing menus
• Reliable, practical and takes ownership of their kitchen
• Weekend availability is essential

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the opening menu
• Contribute to ongoing menu creation, development and seasonal updates
• Prepare and cook food during daily service
• Lead by example by actively cooking alongside the kitchen team
• Manage the day‑to‑day operation of the kitchen
• Oversee food preparation and coordinate service during busy periods
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency
• Manage ordering of food, ingredients and kitchen supplies
• Manage stock levels, stock rotation and inventory
• Monitor food costs, portion control and minimise waste

Skills

Hands-on cooking

Kitchen leadership

Time management

Food safety knowledge

Menu development

Stock control

Cost management

Job description

Peekaboo Erina is seeking an experienced, hands-on Head Chef for an IMMEDIATE START. This is a hands‑on cooking role for a new family entertainment and hospitality venue in Erina Fair. You will take ownership of the kitchen, contribute to the development of the food offering and lead the kitchen team from the front, actively cooking and working alongside the team during service.

Key responsibilities

Contribute to the development and implementation of the opening menu

Contribute to ongoing menu creation, development and seasonal updates

Prepare and cook food during daily service

Lead by example by actively cooking alongside the kitchen team

Manage the day‑to‑day operation of the kitchen

Oversee food preparation and coordinate service during busy periods

Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency

Manage ordering of food, ingredients and kitchen supplies

Manage stock levels, stock rotation and inventory

Monitor food costs, portion control and minimise waste

About you

Previous experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef or experienced senior chef ready to step up

Genuinely hands‑on and enjoys cooking

Can confidently lead and organise a kitchen team

Strong organisational and time‑management skills

Understands food costs, stock control and waste management

Strong food safety and hygiene knowledge

Confident contributing ideas and developing menus

Reliable, practical and takes ownership of their kitchen

Weekend availability is essential

About us

Peekaboo Erina is a new family entertainment and hospitality venue opening in Erina Fair, Central Coast NSW.

Contact Natalie on 0491444*** or *******@peekabooerina.com.au with any questions about the role.