Head Chef - Next Gen Clubs

Next Gen Health & Lifestyle Clubs; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Gen Health & Lifestyle Clubs in Sydney is seeking a Head Chef to lead a busy Food & Beverage operation within a premium 5 Star health and leisure facility.

You will manage a back-of-house team, maintain budgets, ensure food safety standards, and deliver an exceptional dining experience for members and guests.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead a Food & Beverage team at a high standard.
• Experience with rostering, budgeting and cost control.
• Solid knowledge of cafe, restaurant and banquet service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver high-quality food and service.
• Oversee budgets, financial performance and stock control.
• Ensure food hygiene and safety compliance across operations.
• Manage workforce planning for seven-day operations.
• Collaborate with members and bar/café operations to optimise experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Wine knowledge

Roster management

Customer interaction

Cafe/barista know-how

Commercial cookery

Education

Completed commercial cookery course or apprenticeship

Job description

Are you passionate about all things Food and Service BUT want a CHANGE from the high demands of hotels and fast-paced restaurants?

Are you looking for an opportunity to have work-life balance but still bring your expertise and be part of a professional team and offering?

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Head Chefto join us and lead a Team; be creative with produce and get to work within a beautiful 5 Star health and leisure facility.

About the Role

As our Head Chef we will be looking for you to share your knowledge and experience, and to lead an engaged team to deliver an experience of the highest standards. You will hold line accountability for all aspects of Food and Beverage operations that will include leadership of a dedicated team of back of house staff, driving excellence in service and product while maintaining financial viability.

You will lead by example and manage your Team to ensure that the Food and Beverage Department operates within its agreed budgets, and that food hygiene and health and safety compliance is maintained.

This role is part of the Club Leadership Team and reports into the General Manager.

We do operate 7-days a week so experience in workforce planning is essential to ensure that hours of operation are covered and that Team Members are supported to be the best they can be.

About You

You should have a positive attitude, be enthusiastic and be prepared to be hands on and to get stuck in with the Team. You will ideally have previous experience of working in a professional kitchen and be someone who thrives under pressure. We would also be open to speaking with someone who is looking for a step into a Head Chef opportunity.

What will help you be successful is having:

• Demonstrated success in a similar role including demonstrated success in the financial management of a F&B department
• Wine and other beverage knowledge
• Experience with rosters
• The ability to professionally interact with members
• Café and barista knowledge
• Completed commercial cookery course or apprenticeship in cookery
• Solid experience in all facets of café, restaurant and banquet food preparation and service
• A history of people management
• Responsible Service of Alcohol

www.nextgenclubs.com.au

Please note:

• Flexible hours and days are required for this role
• Proof of right to work in Australia/New Zealand documentation will be required to be presented at the first interview
• All employees at Next Gen are required to have a working with children check