Head Chef — Luxury Japanese Fine-Dining Leader

Kadlia Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Visa sponsorship considered for select

Job summary

Kadlia Group announces a distinguished Head Chef opportunity for MUGEN, a luxury Japanese dining destination in Sydney. You will lead a high-calibre kitchen alongside Executive Chef Shinya Nakano, driving culinary excellence, innovation and operational discipline on a world-class stage.

We seek an accomplished leader with a track record in top-tier Japanese dining or global hospitality, capable of building an elite team, managing costs and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership experience in acclaimed Japanese premium-dining restaurants or internationally recognised hospitality groups.
• Experience at renown restaurants and establishments of comparable calibre will be highly regarded.
• Exceptional Japanese culinary knowledge, technical ability and attention to detail.
• Strong commercial understanding of kitchen financial performance, food and labour costs.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, motivate and retain outstanding kitchen teams.
• Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and inspire a high-performing kitchen brigade.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu development, innovation and culinary execution.
• Deliver exceptional food quality, consistency, presentation and guest experiences.
• Oversee all kitchen operations including sushi, robata, omakase, à la carte and private dining.
• Manage food costs, labour, purchasing, rostering, stock control and profitability.
• Recruit, train and develop talented chefs while maintaining accountability and discipline; ensure food safety and hygiene.

Skills

Senior leadership

Japanese cuisine knowledge

Menu development

Communication skills

Budgeting and cost control

Job description

Kadlia Group announces a distinguished Head Chef opportunity for MUGEN, a luxury Japanese dining destination in Sydney. You will lead a high-calibre kitchen alongside Executive Chef Shinya Nakano, driving culinary excellence, innovation and operational discipline on a world-class stage.

We seek an accomplished leader with a track record in top-tier Japanese dining or global hospitality, capable of building an elite team, managing costs and delivering exceptional guest experiences.