Head Chef — Lead a High-Volume Premium Kitchen

Laundy Hotels; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsden Brewhouse, part of Laundy Hotels, is seeking a Head Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen and deliver exceptional dishes with consistency and style.

You will manage seasonal menus, control food costs and wages, mentor a large kitchen team, and safeguard food safety standards; must have at least 3 years as Head Chef in premium venues, strong leadership and excellent communication. Sydney-based with a vibrant hospitality culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years Head Chef experience in a high-volume, premium restaurant.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience working in a multi-faceted event venue.
• Committed to the best standards of food preparation and service.
• Knowledge and experience of kitchen food safety systems.
• Skills for stocktaking and cost control.
• Ability to lead large teams and inspire kitchen culture.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of exceptional food and service, ensuring a high standard of consistency and quality
• Managing seasonal menu changes
• Managing and delivering concepts on brand
• Ensuring that food costs and wages are meeting budget
• Conducting internal audits and remedying any issues of non-compliance or poor performance, enforcing stock management policies and procedures
• Responsible for growth and development and performance of the kitchen team

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Cost control

Food safety

Job description

Marsden Brewhouse, part of Laundy Hotels, is seeking a Head Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen and deliver exceptional dishes with consistency and style.

You will manage seasonal menus, control food costs and wages, mentor a large kitchen team, and safeguard food safety standards; must have at least 3 years as Head Chef in premium venues, strong leadership and excellent communication. Sydney-based with a vibrant hospitality culture.