Head Chef – Lead a World‑Class Wellness Kitchen

Next Gen Health & Lifestyle Clubs; Ryde; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Gen Health & Lifestyle Clubs in NSW is seeking a Head Chef to lead our Food & Beverage team at our 5 Star health and leisure facility. You will be hands-on, creative with produce, and accountable for line operations and delivering the high standards our members expect.

You will manage budgets, ensure food safety, supervise back-of-house staff, and plan rosters for a 7-day operation. The successful candidate will have commercial cookery qualifications, strong people management, and the

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in leading a Food & Beverage department, including budgeting and financial management.
• Wine and other beverage knowledge.
• Experience with rosters and workforce planning.
• Ability to engage professionally with club members.
• Completed commercial cookery course or apprenticeship in cookery.
• Solid experience in café, restaurant, and banquet cooking and service.
• History of people management.
• Responsible Service of Alcohol.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dining team to deliver experiences of the highest standard.
• Manage budgets for the F&B department and ensure financial viability.
• Oversee food hygiene and health & safety compliance.
• Lead by example and manage the Kitchen and back-of-house team.
• Coordinate rosters to cover seven days of operation and support staff to perform at their best.

Education

Commercial cookery qualification

Job description

Next Gen Health & Lifestyle Clubs in NSW is seeking a Head Chef to lead our Food & Beverage team at our 5 Star health and leisure facility. You will be hands-on, creative with produce, and accountable for line operations and delivering the high standards our members expect.

You will manage budgets, ensure food safety, supervise back-of-house staff, and plan rosters for a 7-day operation. The successful candidate will have commercial cookery qualifications, strong people management, and the