Head Chef — Lead Seasonal Menus & Kitchen Team

Murphy's Geelong; Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Professional development

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Murphy's Geelong is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our culinary team in Geelong, VIC. You will oversee all kitchen operations, drive menu development, and ensure consistent, high-quality food across our offerings.

This full-time role emphasizes staff training, cost control, supplier relations, and adherence to food safety standards. You will mentor cooks, plan seasonal menus, and work closely with front-of-house to deliver an exceptional dining experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years' experience as Head Chef or Senior Chef.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food preparation techniques and contemporary cooking methods.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety, allergen management and hygiene standards.
• Ability to plan and develop menus reflecting seasonal ingredients.
• Experience with cost control and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and manage kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culinary team
• Plan, develop and execute menus that reflect seasonal ingredients, culinary trends and our establishment's standards
• Oversee food preparation, cooking and plating to ensure consistency, quality and presentation across all dishes
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety, hygiene and health regulations, conducting regular staff training on these protocols
• Monitor food costs and portion control to optimise profitability whilst maintaining quality standards
• Source and select quality ingredients from suppliers, negotiating pricing and maintaining strong vendor relationships
• Conduct regular kitchen inspections and maintain organised, clean and efficient kitchen facilities
• Liaise with front-of-house staff to ensure service runs smoothly and respond to any customer feedback regarding food quality
• Manage kitchen inventory, ordering and stock rotation to minimise waste
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of kitchen processes and operational efficiency

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Food safety

Staff training

Kitchen management

Quality control

Communication

Education

Diploma in Professional Cooking

Job description

Murphy's Geelong is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our culinary team in Geelong, VIC. You will oversee all kitchen operations, drive menu development, and ensure consistent, high-quality food across our offerings.

This full-time role emphasizes staff training, cost control, supplier relations, and adherence to food safety standards. You will mentor cooks, plan seasonal menus, and work closely with front-of-house to deliver an exceptional dining experience.